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Mental Health Professional – Juvenile

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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

Join us and find a career that supports:• 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 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • 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. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services under the direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or MH Director to youth involved in the criminal justice system. This role provides mental health consultation and training to facility staff.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, aimed at reducing maladaptive behavior and promoting healthy psychological functioning.
Deliver crisis intervention services to youth, consulting with facility staff on treatment concerns and coordinating mental health follow-ups.
Collaborate with patients and staff to establish, review, and update treatment goals, while monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and reports, ensuring adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
Work with psychiatry staff on mental health monitoring, participate in staff meetings and training, and contribute to specialized clinical services or program development as needed.

Additional Details

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday (8-4) with 1 late night on Thursday(11a-7p)

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

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

Experience

Coursework and professional experience that indicate knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
Experience working with youth preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

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

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! 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 one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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What You Should Know About Mental Health Professional – Juvenile, Wellpath

Are you ready to make an impact? As a Mental Health Professional at Wellpath in Warrenville, you’ll have the opportunity to truly change lives. We’re looking for passionate individuals committed to supporting underserved youth involved in the criminal justice system. At Wellpath, we believe in a culture where people come first, and every day you’ll provide clinical services that include individual, group, and family therapy. Your role will also involve delivering crisis intervention services and collaborating with facility staff to personalize treatment goals for youth who need it most. You’ll find that our team values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, offering a warm environment where autonomy is encouraged. Plus, we continuously provide training and development to ensure your career grows along with your skills. Enjoy comprehensive benefits like tuition assistance, wellness programs, and even daily pay to manage your finances. If you're driven by a desire to help others, then join us at Wellpath and let’s heal the world together, one patient at a time. Your calling is waiting—and now’s the time to join a mission that’s all about compassion, collaboration, and doing the right thing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Mental Health Professional – Juvenile Role at Wellpath

What are the primary responsibilities of a Mental Health Professional at Wellpath?

As a Mental Health Professional at Wellpath, your primary responsibilities include providing direct clinical services such as individual and group therapy, crisis intervention for youth, and consulting with facility staff on treatment strategies. Additionally, you'll collaborate with patients to establish treatment goals and ensure accurate documentation of all clinical assessments and reports.