Correctional Medical Social Worker – Trauma-Informed Care

University of Illinois Chicago; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition waivers for employees and deps

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago in Rockford, IL seeks a licensed mental health professional to assess inmates, provide counseling, and coordinate with the judiciary for reintegration after release.

The role involves trauma-informed care, development of treatment plans, and documenting in the EMR, under supervision of the Behavioral Health Director. Flexible shifts and onsite work are noted.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social or behavioral science or a related health field.
• Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm.
• Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
• Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
• Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based psychotherapy

Spanish language ability

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social or behavioral science

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago in Rockford, IL seeks a licensed mental health professional to assess inmates, provide counseling, and coordinate with the judiciary for reintegration after release.

The role involves trauma-informed care, development of treatment plans, and documenting in the EMR, under supervision of the Behavioral Health Director. Flexible shifts and onsite work are noted.