Correctional Mental Health Social Worker

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Illinois Chicago, Rockford campus, is seeking a Medical Social Consultant in Correctional Medicine. The role involves performing psychological assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and coordinating with the judicial system to reintegrate inmates post-release.

The position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health and requires IL licensure (LSW/LCSW) with specialty licensure considered.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health field.
• Current IL licensure as LSW or LCSW.
• Specialty licensure as LCSW/LCPC/LMFT is required.

Aufgaben

• Administer intake tools for mental health and substance use assessments.
• Conduct psychological assessments of inmates and monitor self-harm risk.
• Develop treatment plans and provide individual/group counseling.
• Document in EMR per policy and coordinate with judiciary and corrections.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based psychotherapy

Ausbildung

Master's degree in social or behavioral science

Jobbeschreibung

University of Illinois Chicago, Rockford campus, is seeking a Medical Social Consultant in Correctional Medicine. The role involves performing psychological assessments, providing individual and group counseling, and coordinating with the judicial system to reintegrate inmates post-release.

The position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health and requires IL licensure (LSW/LCSW) with specialty licensure considered.