Mental Health Professional Hourly - Full time Days

Mental Health Professional Hourly – Full time Days

Compensation Information: $30.4 - $36 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work/life balance to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team is united by a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We work daily with non‑judgmental compassion, providing hope and healing, and live our mantra of “Always Do The Right Thing!”.

How You Make a Difference

The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services to individuals under the supervision of the Mental Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or Mental Health Director. They conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence‑based psychotherapeutic interventions, while also offering mental health consultation and training to facility staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in compliance with policies and professional standards, including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Complete timely and professional clinical documentation, including service reports and treatment records.
• Offer consultation services to institutional staff, including screening committees and psychiatric staff, regarding mental status and management of persons served.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service training programs, and specialized clinical services or program development activities.
• Maintain accountability for services provided through participation in the Quality Improvement program.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Coursework and professional experience indicating knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.

Licenses/Certifications

• LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate licensing board; must maintain CPR certification and any other required certifications (such as First Aid).

Additional Details

We are looking for a licensed Master’s‑level Mental Health Professional to join our clinical team at Kane County Jail. This position involves 32 hours a week and alternates every other weekend.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or for one of our many other roles.