Director of Behavioral Health - Corrections

UIC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Director of Behavioral Health for the correctional medicine program at the Winnebago County Justice Center in Rockford, IL. The role ensures timely care for detainees, conducts psychiatric assessments, and leads the behavioral health team, coordinating with medical and corrections staff.

You will develop treatment plans, supervise staff, and monitor data quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for justice-involved populations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and written evaluations to the behavioral health team.
• Perform behavioral health assessments and diagnose disorders.
• Develop comprehensive behavioral health treatment plans for detainees.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Educate WCJC staff on behavioral health needs.
• Coordinate with judicial system to optimize detainee care.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Correctional healthcare experience

Education

Master’s degree in social or behavioral science

IL licensure as LCSW/LCPC/LMFT

Job description

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a Director of Behavioral Health for the correctional medicine program at the Winnebago County Justice Center in Rockford, IL. The role ensures timely care for detainees, conducts psychiatric assessments, and leads the behavioral health team, coordinating with medical and corrections staff.

You will develop treatment plans, supervise staff, and monitor data quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for justice-involved populations.