Licensed Mental Health Professional PRN Jail
Company : wellpath
Location : Woodstock, IL, 60098
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
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 to individuals under the supervision of the Mental Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director. They conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide evidenced-based psychotherapeutic interventions. Additionally, they provide mental health consultation and training to facility staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical services to persons served in compliance with policies and relevant professional standards, including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Complete relevant clinical documentation, including clinical service reports and mental health treatment records, in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide consultation services to institutional staff, including screening committees and psychiatric staff, regarding the mental status and management of persons served.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and specialized clinical services and/or program development activities.
- Maintain accountability for services provided through participation in the Quality Improvement program and timely and accurate recording of activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university.
Experience
- Coursework and professional experience that indicates 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 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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Frequently asked questions
PRN roles like this one at Wellpath offer flexible, as-needed shifts, allowing professionals to balance other commitments while delivering essential mental health services in jails. Unlike full-time jobs, PRN positions often provide varied schedules and focus on acute, crisis-oriented care within correctional settings.
In Illinois, licensure such as LMSW or LPC is mandatory alongside CPR certification. The state emphasizes competency in crisis intervention and correctional mental health, reflecting local facility regulations, which can differ from other states where licensure scopes or facility requirements vary.
Professionals often manage high-stress situations like crisis interventions and conduct rapid assessments in a secure setting. Balancing therapeutic care with security protocols requires adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to provide evidence-based treatments under time constraints.
Yes, Wellpath offers PRN staff access to benefits such as tuition assistance, wellness programs, and daily pay options. This approach supports work-life balance and professional growth even for part-time clinicians in correctional mental health roles.
Wellpath provides ongoing training through best-in-class clinical resources and educational programs tailored to both licensed and unlicensed staff. PRN professionals benefit from access to specialized workshops and supervision, fostering skill enhancement in correctional mental health care.
Woodstock's correctional system shows consistent need for mental health clinicians due to growing awareness of inmate behavioral health needs. PRN roles offer flexibility, making them attractive in meeting fluctuating patient care demands locally.
Licensed Mental Health Professionals working PRN in Woodstock typically earn between $28 and $38 per hour, reflecting regional cost of living and correctional facility budgets. This range aligns with competitive rates for part-time behavioral health roles in the area.
Wellpath emphasizes a people-first culture with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities, which may surpass other providers. Their focus on diversity, ongoing training, and wellness programs creates a supportive environment distinct in correctional mental health employment.