Job description
Department: Juvenile Justice
Location: Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - St. Charles, IL
Address: 3825 Campton Hills Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Position Overview:
The Mental Health Assessor provides intake screening and assessments and support services to youth admitted to Reception and Classification Units within the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Responsibilities:
- Completes assessment and screening process on youth entering the Reception and Classification Unit as well as any additional youth as assigned
- Participates in case consultation and planning as assigned
- Participates in multi-disciplinary staff meetings as assigned
- Facilitates referral and discharge recommendations
- Conducts educational and therapeutic groups for youth as assigned
- Record keeping/documentation for assessment and screening tools as well as assigned group activities
- Case management and coordination
- Participates in staff growth and development activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- CADC required within 2 years
- Familiarity with DSM 5 preferred
- Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria
- Knowledge of substance abuse disorders
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
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