Medical Social Consultant, Correctional Medicine

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford; Strasburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford is seeking a psychologist to perform psychological assessments for inmates, evaluate mental health and substance use disorders, and develop individualized treatment plans. The role includes delivering individual and group counseling and coordinating with the judiciary and criminal justice professionals.

Under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health, you will document assessments in the EMR, provide trauma-informed counseling,

Responsibilities

• Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
• Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
• Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
• Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning, evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders, providing individual and group counseling sessions, coordination with the judicial system, and preparing inmates to reintegrate into lives after release. This position works under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
• Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
• Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
• Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
• Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.