Jail-Based Behavioral Health Clinician

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist at Sangamon County Jail in Springfield, IL. You will conduct screenings, provide psychoeducation, and collaborate with custody and medical teams to support detainees’ mental health needs.

Responsibilities include monitoring, coordination of care with county services, thorough documentation, and CQI referrals. CPR certification and a valid driver’s license are required or preferred as noted in qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field is required.
• Current state licensure with clinical specialty preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire.
• Must be able to practice independently and drive to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees.
• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health.
• Coordinate with custody/medical staff for treatment of detainees.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support for segregated detainees.
• Support stabilization and discharge planning with county services.
• Coordinate with county services for continuity of care and record sharing.
• Complete documentation and maintain referral CQI records.
• Demonstrate commitment and provide training to solve problems.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation delivery

Group counseling

Documentation

CQI / record keeping

Interagency coordination

Independent practice

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Current licensure with clinical specialty preferred

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist at Sangamon County Jail in Springfield, IL. You will conduct screenings, provide psychoeducation, and collaborate with custody and medical teams to support detainees’ mental health needs.

Responsibilities include monitoring, coordination of care with county services, thorough documentation, and CQI referrals. CPR certification and a valid driver’s license are required or preferred as noted in qualifications.