Mental Health Professional

Company: BRIA
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Description: The MHP will work with consumers in the specialized mental health facility by identifying their psychosocial, mental and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs. Services will be provided in accordance with the National Association of MHPs (NASW) Code of Ethics along with strict adherence to government regulations. The specialized mental health facility MHP is responsible for fostering a climate, policies and routines that enable consumers to maximize their individuality, independence and dignity. This climate shall provide consumers with the highest practical level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. Objectives: ¦ providing direct social services to consumers and their families professionally trained MHPs ¦ assisting consumers and families to use and receive maximum benefit from the facility and community-based social and health resources on a continuum throughout the stay of each resident ¦ strengthening communications among consumers, families, and the program or facility staff ¦ assisting the facility to achieve and maintain a therapeutic environment essential to the optimal quality of life and independent functioning of each resident and to provide for maximum participation of consumers in planning activities and policies ¦ promoting facility–community interaction by encouraging community involvement in the facility along with resident and staff involvement in the community, developing linkages with a wide range of community resources, and participating in the assessment of and the need for planning related to other long-term social and health care resources The social work director’s responsibilities may include the following: ¦ development and implementation of all social health programs in the setting ¦ implementation and oversight of procedures to ensure that adequate documentation of social work services are provided in each consumer’s medical record and that is legal, ethical, and professional standards are observed in written recordings ¦ establishment and administration of a social work program that provides high-quality care and services reflective of professional standards of practice and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws ¦ establishment and administration of quality assurance procedures and modification of these procedures where appropriate ¦ ensuring that staff is knowledgeable about consumers’ rights in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Requirements: Mental Health Professional (MHP) Qualifications: - Previous experience in Social Services preferred - Bachelor’s degree in a psychology, social work or social services related field - Crisis Prevention (CPI) certified preferred - Strong customer service skills - The hours are 11pm - 7am Compensation details: 23-23 Hourly Wage PI353d8cdc639c-37156-39711639

Keywords: BRIA, Racine , Mental Health Professional, Social Services , Waukegan, Wisconsin