Juvenile Corrections Officer/QMHP

Juvenile Corrections Officer/QMHP

Salary

$70,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annually

Location

Detention Center, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400173

Department

Detention Home

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Description

St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center

Position: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Job Status: Full-Time / Contract (Specify as needed)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent

Location: St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center - Belleville, IL

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health services to detained youth within a secure juvenile detention setting. This includes conducting clinical assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and treatment planning. The LCPC plays a critical role in supporting the facility's behavioral management program, reducing risk, and ensuring compliance with AOIC standards and best practices in juvenile justice mental health care.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $119,000 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and credentials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Intake
• Conduct timely mental health screenings and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments upon admission

Evaluate for:

• Suicide risk, Self-harm behaviors, Substance use disorders, Trauma history, Acute mental health needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in juvenile justice or secure settings
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for at-risk youth
• Familiarity with AOIC detention standards
• CADC or substance abuse certification (preferred)

Work Environment

Secure juvenile detention facility, Interaction with detained youth exhibiting behavioral and emotional challenges, Will require flexibility for crisis response or adjusted hours

Treatment Planning

• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Maintain regular documentation of progress notes and clinical updates
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

Coordinate care with:

• Medical providers, educational staff (District 189), Probation officers, Community mental health agencies (e.g., Chestnut)

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation

Ensure compliance with:

• AOIC standards, Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (DOJJ) guidelines, PREA requirements (as applicable), Assist in audits, inspections, and corrective action plans related to mental health services

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Active Illinois LCPC license (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably with youth or in a correctional/detention setting
• Experience in crisis intervention, group facilitation, and trauma-informed care
• Provide clinical recommendations for housing, programming, and safety precautions
• Collaborate with intake staff to ensure appropriate placement and supervision levels

Required Certifications & Training

• Must successfully complete and maintain certification in AOIC Juvenile Detention Center Basic Training for Correctional Officers within the required timeframe upon hire
• Must maintain all required annual training hours in accordance with AOIC standards
• Must complete PREA and all mandated facility trainings

Crisis Intervention

• Respond to mental health crises, including suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior, and

emotional distress

• Conduct suicide risk assessments and implement safety plans
• Coordinate with medical staff and outside providers when higher levels of care are required
• Assist in reducing off-site hospital transports through on-site intervention when appropriate

Additional Requirements

Must pass background check, fingerprinting, and PREA compliance screening

Must comply with all St. Clair County policies and Detention Center Procedures

Examples of Duties

20th Judicial Circuit

Court Services and Probation

State of Illinois

Notice of Vacancy

Position: Juvenile Corrections Officer

Agency/Office: St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center

9006 Lebanon Rd

Belleville, IL 62223

Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Certified eligible for hire by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts;
• Have no prior felony convictions or suspended imposition of a sentence;
• A residence of St. Clair County, Illinois prior to completion of probationary period
• a United States citizen and resident of Illinois within 90 days of appointment
• Must be 21 years of age or upward
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills;
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Closing Date: Ongoing

Gregory F. Norkus

Director

Court Services and Probation

20th Judicial Circuit State of Illinois

Job Classification: Full-time Position

JOB DESCRIPTION

CORRECTIONS OFFICER

The Corrections Officer is appointed by the Director of Court Services and Probation with the approval of the Chief Circuit Judge and has a Shift Supervisor or Acting Shift Supervisor as his/her immediate supervisor. At the discretion of the Director the appointee will serve a six-month probationary period.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Duties and responsibilities of the Corrections Office will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Be available to assume and discharge the traditional duties or responsibilities of a detention officer as determined by management.
• Provide supervision, guidance, care, and secure custody for youth held in detention.
• Strive to attain constructive relationships with all detainees by developing trust and mutual respect, and by learning the interests, abilities, and problems of the youth.
• Maintain direct involvement with youth by being present on the detention floor.
• Encourage appropriate behavior of detainees through positive verbal communication.
• Intervene in the event of an infraction of established rules and regulations.
• In crisis situations, respond accordingly using the least physical force necessary and re-establish direct contact with the youth upon stabilization of the situation.
• Maintain security by having constant visual contact and random room searches.
• Maintain safe and secure transport of juveniles as directed.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff
• Attend and participate in youth staffing, staff meetings, and/or training programs as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Demonstrate support for fellow employees in the course of the performance of the job.
• Maintain ability to work without supervision, but also possess ability to take direction or supervision and utilize a team approach to working with residents, detention officers, and other probation and court personnel.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked for up to a minimum of 40 hours per year.

For more details, see our benefits package, list of current holidays, and vacation and sick leave accrual.

Employer St. Clair County (IL)

Phone 618-397-9546