Bruce Porter

Jail Liaison (Mental Health Counselor to County Jail Inmates) · Heritage Behavioral Health Center

mental health Decatur, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Gender
Male

Experience

Jail Liaison (Mental Health Counselor to County Jail Inmates)Current
Heritage Behavioral Health Center
Decatur, IL

Education

Eastern Illinois University
MS
1981 – 1984
Parkland College
no degree sought-21 hours · banking/business courses
1976 – 1981
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS
1968 – 1972
Salem Community High School
HS Diploma · college preparatory
1964 – 1968

Skills

Photoshop Crisis Intervention Microsoft Office Powerpoint Research Microsoft Excel Mental Health Care Windows Outlook Html

Professional Overview

Bruce Porter is a Jail Liaison (Mental Health Counselor to County Jail Inmates), currently affiliated with Heritage Behavioral Health Center, based in Decatur, IL. As a mental health, Porter contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Decatur, IL. Porter holds academic credentials, including MS and no degree sought-21 hours, banking/business courses, from Eastern Illinois University and Parkland College. Core competencies include Photoshop, Crisis Intervention, Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Research. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Decatur, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Bruce Porter is one of them.
  • 1,564 mental health professionals are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 2 contacts at Heritage Behavioral Health Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in IL: $40,000 – $100,000 (median $58,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in IL: Sole Proprietor (50), Private Practice (29), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (16).
  • 4% of mental health professionals in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 85% of mental health professionals in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bruce Porter located?

Bruce Porter is based in Decatur, IL. They are currently affiliated with Heritage Behavioral Health Center.

What is Bruce Porter's specialty?

Bruce Porter specializes in mental health. Their current role is Jail Liaison (Mental Health Counselor to County Jail Inmates).

Where does Bruce Porter currently work?

Bruce Porter currently works at Heritage Behavioral Health Center.

What is Bruce Porter's educational background?

Bruce Porter attended Eastern Illinois University and Parkland College.

How do I contact Bruce Porter for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in IL?

mental health professionals in IL typically earn $40,000 to $100,000 annually, with a median of $58,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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