Mental Health Professional

Wexford Health Sources; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,720 - 79,040; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional at St. Clair County Jail in Belleville, IL. The role delivers essential behavioral health services to a diverse population, including screenings, assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, coordinate psychiatric services and ensure thorough documentation while upholding safety and confidentiality in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with mental health interventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning.
• Coordinate psychiatric services, referrals, and documentation.
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans with the team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation per policies and standards.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Psychology, Social Work or related)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Mental Health Professional

SCHEDULE: PRN - As needed shifts available

FACILITY: St. Clair County Jail

LOCATION: Belleville, IL

PAY RATE: $34.00- $38.00 hourly

Are you ready for a mental health role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation\'s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.

Position Summary As a Mental Health Professional at our facility, you\'ll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations
• Providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning
• Observing and assessing patient behavior to identify clinical needs and risks
• Collaborating with the behavioral health team to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinating psychiatric services, including tracking referrals, supporting medication management processes, and ensuring proper documentation
• Delivering therapeutic interventions such as counseling, behavior modification, and psychoeducation
• Monitoring patient progress and ensuring treatment goals are effectively implemented and documented
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination efforts
• Supporting case management activities, chart reviews, and internal audit processes
• Assisting with program development, special projects, and staff training as needed
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and standards
• Upholding safety, security, and confidentiality protocols within the correctional environment

You\'ll go beyond routine care.

You\'ll provide structure, support, and meaningful clinical intervention that helps patients move toward stability and progress.

What You\'ll Need

• Current CPR certification.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs; have ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities; and have ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related to therapeutic activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.

Apply today and become the Mental Health Professional your community needs.

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