Juvenile Mental Health Professional

Job overview

The Juvenile Mental Health Professional works onsite in Saint Charles, Illinois. Compensation is not specified. The role provides clinical services to youth involved in the criminal justice system and supports facility staff through consultation and training. The professional delivers therapy and crisis intervention, coordinates follow-up, and works with patients and staff on treatment goals and progress. Accurate documentation and collaboration with psychiatry and facility teams support appropriate, consistent mental health care.

What you'll do

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• deliver crisis intervention and consult with facility staff on treatment concerns
• coordinate mental health follow-ups
• establish, review, and update treatment goals
• monitor and document progress and outcomes
• maintain assessments, treatment plans, and reports in accordance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards
• collaborate with psychiatry staff
• participate in staff meetings and training
• contribute to specialized clinical services or program development as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

juvenile mental health professional

youth mental health

individual therapy

group therapy

family therapy

crisis intervention

treatment planning

saint charles il

wellpath

lmsw

lpc

cpr certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a behavioral or social science field and state licensure such as LMSW or LPC; CPR certification and other required certifications must be maintained. Youth experience is preferred.

About the employer

Wellpath is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.