What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Wexford Health?
POSITION: Mental Health Professional
SCHEDULE: PRN - As needed shifts available
FACILITY: St. Clair County Jail
LOCATION: Belleville, IL
PAY RATE: $34.00- $38.00 hourly
Are you ready for a mental health role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.
Position Summary
As a Mental Health Professional at our facility, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being. Your responsibilities will include:
You'll go beyond routine care.
You'll provide structure, support, and meaningful clinical intervention that helps patients move toward stability and progress.
What You'll Need
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.
Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.
Apply today and become the Mental Health Professional your community needs.
24864
SCHEDULE: PRN - As needed shifts available
FACILITY: St. Clair County Jail
LOCATION: Belleville, IL
PAY RATE: $34.00- $38.00 hourly
Are you ready for a mental health role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.
Position Summary
As a Mental Health Professional at our facility, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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
You'll go beyond routine care.
You'll provide structure, support, and meaningful clinical intervention that helps patients move toward stability and progress.
What You'll Need
- Current CPR certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs; have ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities; and have ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related to therapeutic activities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.
Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.
Apply today and become the Mental Health Professional your community needs.
24864
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $34 - $38