Therapist / Licensed Professional Counselor / Illinois / Mental Health Professional-Dixon, IL Job
Company: Wexford Health
Location: Dixon
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
POSITION: Licensed Mental Health Professional
(Clinical/Non-Clinical)SCHEDULE: 8am-4pm, Monday-FridayFACILITY:
Dixon Correctional CenterLOCATION: Dixon, ILWexford Health Sources,
Inc. is one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health
care companies. At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., our philosophy is
that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We
simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is
our venue.UP TO $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS NOW AVAILABLE!!!$26.64 hourly
rate for LSWs/LPCs/ALMFTs$29.65 hourly rate for
LCSWs/LCPCs/LMFTsBENEFITSWexford Health is proud to offer a
competitive benefits package including:Annual increase39 total paid
days off per year401(k) retirement saving plan with 50%
matchCompany-paid CEU'sComprehensive health insurance through Blue
Cross Blue ShieldDental and Vision insuranceCompany-paid short-term
disabilityHealthcare and dependent care spending accountPOSITION
SUMMARYUnder 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/RESPONSIBILITIESProvide clinical
screenings and assessments for treatment needs of offenders
referred by medical, counseling, security, or other center staff.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.Provide crisis intervention counseling,
brief therapy, and group therapy as indicated for Center
residents.Provide consultation on mental health issues to the
center medical staff.Provide staff training to center personnel on
mental health issues including the function of the Crisis Team and
how to access its services.Monitor the provisions of crisis
services to include review of documentation for accuracy,
completeness, and fulfillment of Center directives and
procedures.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.Maintain
required documentation on all mental health contacts to include
submission of a monthly summary report to the agency Chief of
Mental Health Services.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.Provide services in compliance with all
Administrative Directives Departmental Rules.Provide staff training
in areas related to mental health issues such as signs and symptoms
of mental illness, management of mentally ill offenders, crisis
intervention and related topics.Provide re-entry psycho-educational
services to mentally ill offenders returning to the community upon
discharge.Participate in Behavioral Health Ground Rounds as
directed.Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction,
perform other duties as required or assigned.The duties and
responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only;
employees may be assigned other duties as required.ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONSStandard medical setting in a correctional facility,
which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff,
and health care personnel. TRAVEL: Minimal travel
required.LICENSING: Current license or license eligible (passed
exam) and actively in process of obtaining licensure of one of the
following:Licensed Social Worker (LSW)Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical
Professional Counselor (LCPC)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(LMFT)Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(ALMFT)CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certificationEDUCATION: Graduate
from an accredited university with a Master's Degree in a Mental
Health area.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Clinical License
PreferredCorrectional experienceTwo years post-degree clinical
experiencePrior experience with use of electronic medical record
systemEOE/M/F/D/V
Keywords: Wexford Health, Rockford , Therapist / Licensed Professional Counselor / Illinois / Mental Health Professional-Dixon, IL Job, Healthcare , Dixon, Illinois
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