Licensed Mental Health Professional - Full Time - Monday through Friday

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to provide screening and interventions for detainees in a correctional setting.

Under supervision, you will conduct individual or group psychoeducation, monitor behavioral health, and coordinate care with custody and medical staff. The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral or social science, valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and the ability to practice independently.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral/Social Science (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty from the appropriate state licensing board preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained.
• Hands-on or online certifications are accepted.
• Must be able to practice independently.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.
• Under supervision, provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of behavioral health for referred detainees.
• Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
• Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.
• Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI) under supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training to solve problems and make lives easier.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation

Interventions

Clinical coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.
• Under supervision, provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of behavioral health for referred detainees.
• Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
• Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.
• Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI) under supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training to solve problems and make lives easier.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status)

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty from the appropriate state licensing board preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role.
• Hands-on or online certifications are accepted.
• Must be able to practice independently.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.