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POSITION: Qualified Mental Health Professional - Clinical or Non-Clinical
SCHEDULE: Per Diem
FACILITY: Lawrence Correctional Center
LOCATION: Sumner, IL
PAY RATE: $29 + $3.00 an hour PRN Differential for LSWs/LPCs/ALMFTs
$32 + $3.00 an hour PRN Differential for LCSWs/LCPCs/LMFTs

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

Provide 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.

Provide crisis intervention counseling, individual 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.

Where applicable, provide psychological services for those offenders who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities.

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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

LICENSING: Current license 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 certification-Accepted:

American Red Cross
American Heart Association
American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited university with a Master's Degree in a Mental Health area.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Correctional experience a plus
Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

EOE/M/F/D/V

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