Forensic Counselor

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!Job DescriptionROLE ELIGIBLE FORSign-on Bonus - $4,000Quarterly Impact Bonus - $1,500Summary Of PositionCenterstone provides case management, mental health, and substance use treatment to individuals involved in the justice system. As a Forensic Counselor, you will operate within a county correctional setting to provide individual and group counseling for clients with legal, behavioral health, and substance use challenges. This role requires the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with correctional staff to support the health, safety, and rehabilitation of detainees. You’ll also coordinate with courts, judges, clinical psychologists, and community service providers to promote recovery, continuity of care, and successful reintegration into the community. Along with the Sheriff Departments background this role is subject to drug screens.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide mental health and substance use counseling.Conduct comprehensive assessments and coordinate services.Communicate and coordinate with courts, judges, court appointed clinical psychologists, Illinois Department of Human Services, and community services.Communicate and coordinate with the Jail Classification Division in the interest of providing insight related to detainee housing.Communicate and work with jail correctional staff, including Infirmary staff, as it relates to detainee health and safety.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEffectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.Skilled in use of technology.Must successfully pass a thorough police background investigation to be conducted by the Sheriff’s Office.QualificationsEducation LevelMaster’s degree in Human Services field requiredYears Of ExperienceExperience providing mental health services to individuals in the criminal justice system, substance use disorders and/or co-occurring populations required.Certification/LicensureQMHP is required and LCPC, LCSW or CADC required within 2 years/per SUPR’s guidance.Physical RequirementsTask Percentage of Time/FrequencyStanding - 20%Sitting - 80%Squatting - occasionalDriving - OccasionalKneeling - occasionalLifting - OccasionalBending - occasional#IL2025OCTWK3Time TypeFull timePay Range$48,300.00--$67,700.00BenefitsDelivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.