Licensed Mental Health Professional - Hourly

Wellpath•St. Charles, IL

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Professional works in a correctional facility to ensure inmates receive appropriate mental health services and care. The role includes conducting intake evaluations, screenings, assessments, and triages; providing therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention services; and developing treatment plans. The professional monitors the clinical needs of patients on their caseload, coordinates care with prescribing providers, provides relevant staff training, and documents findings in accordance with company and facility policies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related mental health discipline.
At least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program.
Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist.
Maintain all licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
Must reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a correctional or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and recommend an appropriate level of care.
Develop and recommend treatment plans; provide essential treatment services, including psychoeducational and transitional groups; and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
Respond to sick call requests, support medication adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
Provide crisis intervention and oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and administrative meetings.
Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.
Document findings in patient health records and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.