Job Title:
Mental Health Specialist

Company: Wexford Health Sources

Location: Galesburg, IL

Created: 2024-05-10

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

POSITION: Licensed Mental Health Professional (Clinical/Non-Clinical)SCHEDULE: 8a-4p, Sunday-Thursday (Fri/Sat off)FACILITY: Hill Correctional CenterLOCATION: Galesburg, Illinois $35.00 hourly rate for LSWs/LPCs/ALMFTs$38.00 hourly rate for LCSWs/LCPCs/LMFTs BENEFITSWexford Health is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:Annual increase40 total paid days off per year401(k) plan with 50% matchMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompany-paid CEU'sProvided Clinical Supervision Hoursand more!! POSITION 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. 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 experiencePrior experience with use of electronic medical record system