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Licensed Mental Health Professional


BetterCareersGuide       |    Location:Menard IL       |    Country:United States



POSITION: Licensed Mental Health Professional (Clinical/Non-Clinical)

SCHEDULE: 7a-3p, Monday-Friday (Saturday a Sunday off)

FACILITY: Menard Correctional Center

LOCATION: Menard, Illinois

 

$30 Hourly Rate for LSWs/LPCs/ALMFTs!!! 

$34 Hourly Rate for LCSWs/LCPCs/LMFTs!!! 

BENEFITS

Wexford Health is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Annual increase
  • 40 total paid days off per year
  • 401(k) plan with 50% match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid CEU's
  • Provided Clinical Supervision Hours
  • and more!!

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Chief Psychiatrist, provides social work services to patients receiving mental health services.  Duties include assessment, consultation, liaison, and psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate.  Communicates clinical findings in writing, as well as through consultation with Mental Health Unit staff.   Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide clinical screenings and assessments for treatment needs of offenders referred by medical, counseling, security, or other center staff.
  2. In the absence of a Clinical Psychologist, provide clinical supervision of the center Crisis Team. This includes provision of quarterly Crisis Team training and consultation to team members on all crisis interventions. Such consultations may be carried out by phone during off duty hours.
  3. Provide crisis intervention counseling, brief therapy, and group therapy as indicated for Center residents.
  4. Provide consultation on mental health issues to the center medical staff.
  5. Provide staff training to center personnel on mental health issues including the function of the Crisis Team and how to access its services.
  6. Monitor the provisions of crisis services to include review of documentation for accuracy, completeness, and fulfillment of Center directives and procedures.
  7. Monitor the clinical condition and treatment needs of special offender populations (e.g., Guilty but Mentally III or offenders receiving antipsychotic medication) as determined necessary by Center or agency directive or local policy.
  8. Maintain required documentation on all mental health contacts to include submission of a monthly summary report to the agency Chief of Mental Health Services.
  9. Where applicable, provide psychological services for those offenders who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities. Services to include work up and any court hearing testimony needed.
  10. Provide services in compliance with all Administrative Directives Departmental Rules.








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