Position: MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III – JTDC
About: MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III position at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, under the Behavioral Health department. The role involves providing diagnostic and treatment services for mentally ill youth and adolescent residents, as well as administrative and clinical supervision to staff.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology; Expertise in conducting mental health diagnostic assessments using DSM on youth/adolescent populations; Licensure in Illinois as a mental health professional (LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC); Four years of clinical services work experience in mental health; Work/training in a correctional environment; Bilingual preferred; Knowledge of mental health services principles, effective communication skills, ability to perform diagnostic evaluations, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions
Benefits: Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Loan Forgiveness, Life Insurance
