Forensic Counselor

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ROLE ELIGIBLE FOR

Sign-on Bonus - $4,000

Quarterly Impact Bonus - $1,500

PROGRAM SUMMARY Centerstone provides case management, mental health, and substance use treatment to individuals involved in the justice system. As a Forensic Counselor, you'll deliver individual and group counseling for clients with legal, behavioral health, and substance use challenges. This role requires the ability to provide services independently within correctional or forensic environments while collaborating with custody staff to support rehabilitation, recovery, and reintegration.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Operates within a county correctional jail setting to provide clinical support. Communicates and coordinates with courts, judges, court-appointed clinical psychologists, Department of Human Services, and community services. Works with correctional staff regarding health and safety of detainees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide mental health and substance use counseling.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and coordinate services.
• Communicate and coordinate with courts, judges, court appointed clinical psychologists, Illinois Department of Human Services, and community services.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Jail Classification Division in the interest of providing insight related to detainee housing.
• Communicate and work with jail correctional staff, including Infirmary staff, as it relates to detainee health and safety.

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Skilled in use of technology.
• Must successfully pass a thorough police background investigation to be conducted by the Sheriff's Office.

Education Level

Master's degree in Human Services field required

Years of Experience

Experience providing mental health services to individuals in the criminal justice system, substance use disorders and/or co-occurring populations required.

Certification/Licensure

QMHP required.

Task Percentage of Time/Frequency

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - occasional

Driving - Occasional

Kneeling - occasional

Lifting - Occasional

Bending - occasional

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Pay Range:

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.