Corrections Behavioral Health Director

University of Illinois at Chicago; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Director of Behavioral Health for the Winnebago County Justice Center in Rockford. The role oversees assessments, treatment planning, and counseling for detainees, with leadership of the behavioral health team and coordination with the judicial system.

The position requires a Master’s in social or behavioral science and an IL license (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) by start date; salary range $82,000–$87,000, with benefits eligibility and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social or behavioral science required by start date.
• Unrestricted IL state licensure as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise behavioral health team and manage day-to-day work assignments and schedules.
• Conduct detainee behavioral health assessments and diagnose disorders; make referrals for treatment services.
• Develop comprehensive behavioral health treatment plans for detainees.
• Provide individual and group counseling to detainees.
• Provide education and training to WCJC staff on behavioral health needs.
• Offer social service recommendations to corrections and criminal justice professionals.
• Coordinate with the judicial system to optimize detainee care and outcomes.
• Enter data into EMR for encounters, group visits, and assessments; generate monthly reports.
• Attend administrative, leadership, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Monitor the quality of care provided by the behavioral health team.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Corrections healthcare

Substance use disorders

Education

Master’s degree in social or behavioral science

IL licensure: LCSW/LCPC/LMFT by start date

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Director of Behavioral Health for the Winnebago County Justice Center in Rockford. The role oversees assessments, treatment planning, and counseling for detainees, with leadership of the behavioral health team and coordination with the judicial system.

The position requires a Master’s in social or behavioral science and an IL license (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT) by start date; salary range $82,000–$87,000, with benefits eligibility and opportunities to influence