Career Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Springfield, IL

Behavioral health professionals are encouraged to consider an outstanding career opportunity with Liberty Healthcare Corporation at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment & Detention Facility (TDF).

The TDF is a state-of-the-art secure residential treatment facility which provides a wide array of mental health services to over 500 detained and civilly committed adult sexual offenders.

Clinical services at the facility are provided by Liberty Healthcare’s dedicated and talented team which is comprised of over thirty Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Counselors, Psychiatrists and Recreation Therapists.

The TDF is located in Rushville, Illinois. Situated in west central Illinois, Rushville is commutable from Macomb (home of Western Illinois University) and Springfield (the State Capital). Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and the Quad Cities are all within a few hours drive.

Clinical Therapists at the TDF enjoy an array of responsibilities, including:

• Serving as primary therapist to assigned residents / clients

• Administering various tests and assessments (within scope of license)

• Developing individualized treatment plans and monitoring client progress

• Documenting clinical services and resident / client progress

• Delivering cognitive behavioral treatment, psycho-education and other treatment to individuals and groups

• Serving as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team

• Attending and actively participating in staff meetings, case conferences and training activities

You have the option to work a traditional five day work week or a compressed four day workweek.

As a full-time employee of Liberty Healthcare in this role, you can expect:

• Competitive annual salary

• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance

• 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days

• Health Savings Account, 401k plan, and other perks

• Opportunity to work alongside a talented team of dedicated clinicians within a well-refined research-based treatment program

Full details on Liberty’s benefits plan are available at www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/136.pdf