Mental Health Professional
About the role
As a Mental Health Professional at St. Clair County Jail, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. You'll work under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, providing assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
Current CPR certification. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field. Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs; ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities; and ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related to therapeutic activities.
Qualifications
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Skills
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Benefits
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Pay
$34.00- $38.00 hourly
Schedule
PRN - As needed shifts available