Licensed Mental Health Counselor at UnityPoint Health

Rock Island, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Consultation, Community-Based Services, Clinical Expertise, Diagnosis Evaluation, Service Recommendation, Barrier Reduction, Progression of Care, Counseling, Information and Referral, Advocacy Services, Resource Assistance, Incarcerated Individual Services, Linkage to Resources

Industry

Description

Overview Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Scott and Muscatine Counties Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals involved in the justice system? As a Justice-Involved Behavioral Health Clinician, you’ll provide community-based mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and consultation for clients referred by hospitals, first responders, jails, attorneys, and community programs. This is your chance to combine clinical expertise with hands-on impact, helping individuals navigate the justice and mental health systems while promoting recovery, stability, and connection to services. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our team! Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Receives referrals from throughout the community which includes but is not limited to the following: hospitals, first responders, jails, attorneys, mobile crisis outreach, community services, CCBHC services and so on. Provides direct Community-Based (in the field) mental health assessments, intervention, and consultation to individuals identified by the court system as in need of a potential involuntary commitment. Evaluates each client for diagnosis, recommends appropriate service (including interviewing client and accompanying family or friends; providing crisis intervention; arriving at recommendation. Interacts with patients, family, and support systems to reduce barriers and promote progression of care. Provides assessment, counseling, information and referral, advocacy services, and other resource assistance as indicated. Provides direct mental health services to identified individuals incarcerated within a county jail in the service region. Provides assistance with linkage to necessary resources in the community (entitlements, employers, housing, etc.) Qualifications Education: Requires a master's degree in a behavioral healthcare services related field. License(s)/Certification(s): Provisional or independent licensure in Illinois or Iowa, with the ability to obtain licensure in the second state within 4 months of hire. LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker (Provisional License for IA) LSW - Licensed Social Worker (Provisional License for IL) LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Independent License for IL) LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker (Independent License in IA) Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role. #QC123

Responsibilities

The role involves receiving referrals from various community sources like hospitals and first responders to provide direct, in-the-field mental health assessments and crisis intervention for individuals needing potential involuntary commitment. Responsibilities also include evaluating clients for diagnosis, recommending appropriate services, interacting with support systems, and providing direct mental health services to incarcerated individuals in the region.