Mental Health Unit Director (80292)
About The Position
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Mental Health Unit Director to join our team at Menard Correctional Facility located in Menard, IL. The Mental Health Unit Director is responsible for providing administrative guidance, direct supervision, and training to clinical and administrative staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate clinical needs and provide quality behavioral/mental health services in a correctional setting. The Mental Health Unit Manager will also develop and implement site level treatment schedules, participate in interviews and hiring processes, as well as performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, and ensuring adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements
- IL Licensed Psychologist or independent mental health license required (Accepted licenses: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
- Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation
- Must maintain active CPR/AED certification
- Must be able to pass background investigation
- Must be able to obtain agency security clearance where applicable
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience in a state or county corrections facility
- Behavioral/mental health experience in a correctional and/or mental health residential treatment unit environment
Responsibilities
- Providing administrative guidance, direct supervision, and training to clinical and administrative staff
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate clinical needs and provide quality behavioral/mental health services in a correctional setting
- Developing and implementing site level treatment schedules
- Participating in interviews and hiring processes
- Conducting performance evaluations
- Handling disciplinary procedures
- Ensuring adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
