Mental Health Care Specialist

2 days ago

Waukegan, United States Wellpath Full time

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of underserved individuals as a Licensed Mental Health Professional with Wellpath.

About Us

We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Our people-first culture values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, creating a supportive environment for growth and development.

Job Description

This full-time position is available on the day shift (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) and offers a competitive compensation package, including an estimated salary range of $31,600 - $37,500 per year, based on experience.

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, you will conduct intake evaluations, provide therapeutic interventions, develop treatment plans, and monitor the clinical needs of inmates on your caseload. You will also provide staff training on mental health topics and document all findings in accordance with company and facility policies.

Your role is critical in ensuring that inmates receive appropriate mental health services and care while incarcerated. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations for their level of care.
  • Develop and recommend treatment plans, conduct essential treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups, and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
  • Respond to sick call requests, provide medication adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
  • Provide crisis intervention, oversee the clinical needs of patients on caseload, and participate in treatment team multidisciplinary meetings and administrative meetings.
  • Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all findings in the patient's health record, and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health discipline, and one (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting. You must also hold an unrestricted, current license in the State of practice.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. We may be just the right fit for this, or one of our many other roles.

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