Behavioral Health Professional

Armor Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Payment (Make any day pay)

Company-matched retirement plans

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Disability and Life

Nursing school loan repayment options

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Armor Health in Illinois seeks a Master’s level Behavioral Health Professional to join our correctional health care team. Schedule: Mon-Fri (8-4:30).

Under the supervision of a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional, you will perform psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management for patients in a jail setting. The role requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field, an active state Mental Health license or pursuit, CPR certification, and ability to pass a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Current state Mental Health registered license or pursuing a degree.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and case management in a jail setting.
• Collect information from interviews, records, tests, and observations.
• Evaluate data to identify problems and determine therapeutic approaches.
• Provide crisis management and short-term therapy as needed.
• Prepare treatment and follow-up care programs.
• Coordinate with other behavioral health staff and practitioners.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Overview

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Master’s level Behavioral Health Professional to join our team.

Schedule: Mon-Fri (8-430)

At Armor Health, we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the wellness and wellbeing of the lives entrusted by our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values, embrace change, take ownership, attention to detail, sense of urgency, results oriented, and collaborative environment we are a dynamic team that is setting the bar and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Why Choose Us?

Join an organization with excellent teamwork and leadership support. Provide patient care in a safe environment and make a difference in someone's life! Access competitive pay, generous education and development support and an extensive benefits package.

You'll be eligible for the following:

• On Demand Payment (Make any day pay day)
• Company-matched retirement plans
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability and Life coverage
• Nursing school loan repayment options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional, you will be required to perform the following duties:

• Provide a wide range of psychosocial assessments and preliminary diagnostic impression, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services to patients in a Jail as part of an established multidisciplinary treatment team and behavioral health program.
• Collect supporting information about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques
• evaluate data to identify causes of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists
• Provide crisis management counseling, and/or short-term therapy to patients as appropriate
• Prepare treatment and follow-up care programs
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and appropriate intervention for each entity
• Consult with other behavioral health practitioners and related staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field, or in a master’s level Internship program.
• Current state Mental Health Registered Professional license, or currently pursuing master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.