MENTAL HEALTH UNIT DIRECTOR

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage:

jobCategory: Behavioral Health Professional & Support

Description

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.

Salary: $108,000 a year!

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.

Qualifications

• IL Licensed Psychologist or independent mental health license required. Accepted licenses: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification
• Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable is required
• Supervisory experience in a state or county corrections facility is preferred
• Behavioral/mental health experience in a correctional and/or mental health residential treatment unit environment is preferred

  We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...