What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III - JTDC position at Cook County Health & Hospitals System?
Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist, JTDC and Psychologist, JTDC, provides diagnostic and treatment services for mentally ill youth and adolescent residents at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC). Provides administrative and clinical direction and supervision to subordinate staff and trainees relative to the delivery of mental health services for mentally ill residents at JTDC. Plays a leadership role on the mental health treatment teams and provides direct patient care services for mentally ill residents.
- Conducts diagnostic interviews. comprehensive mental health assessments and suicide risk
- Responds to critical patient care situations and works collaboratively with other members of
staff working with these residents.
- Processes and responds to Health Service Requests per the departmental policies.
- Provides direct patient care, including individual and group therapy and other fonns of
- Produces treatment plans for mental health intervention, exclusive of psychiatry, for
- Conducts rounds as assigned on residents housed in Special Management Units (SMUs).
- Provides other members of the treatment team with communication regarding patient care.
- Participate$ in regularly scheduled meetings, Including clinical supervision with the
sessions, Town Hall meetings and others meetings as assigned.
- Documents all patient care activities and completes administrative documentation in
- Develops and/or delivers group materials based on CBT principles and other evidence-based
- Participates in collaborative learning projects, including group supervision, aimed at
clinical skills and treatment outcomes.
- Provides suggestions regarding departmental goals, objectives. policies and procedures to the
- Adheres to all JTDC general orders related to civilians, departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an accredited university/college is required. (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
- Expertise in conducting mental health diagnostic and ongoing assessments using a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) on youth and/or adolescent populations is required.
- Licensure in the State of Illinois as an independently licensed mental health professional (e.g., Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of four (4) years of direct clinical services work experience in mental health is preferred.
- Work or training in a correctional environment is preferred.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Polish or Arabic is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of mental health services and generally
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide variety of health
effective. scientifically sound mental health interventions; and to organize self and to carry out
responsibilities with minimal direction.
- Skill in performing OMS-based diagnostic, biopsychosocial and mental status evaluations;
activities; working as part of a treatment team delivering mental health services; and delivering
cognitive-behavioral and other evidence-based clinical Interventions.
When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
- Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
- CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
