Clinical Mental Health Professional
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Location: Jackson, OH 45640
Description:
Clinical Mental Health Professional
Department: Correctional
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jackson County
Compensation: $45.00 - $52.00 / hour
Description
We are looking for an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide services to the detention adult patient population in a correctional setting.
Accepting: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues
Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
Conducts individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management, etc.
Collaborates with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed
Monitors psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner
Delivers care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Makes referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody
Communicates concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel
Initiates involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility
Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel
Conducts daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations
Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Attends special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff
Other duties as necessary
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Active, unrestricted license in the state of Oregon: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC (REQUIRED)
Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)
Corrections experience preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
PTO
Life Insurance
Long and short term disability
Department: Correctional
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jackson County
Compensation: $45.00 - $52.00 / hour
Description
We are looking for an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide services to the detention adult patient population in a correctional setting.
Accepting: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues
Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
Conducts individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management, etc.
Collaborates with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed
Monitors psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner
Delivers care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Makes referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody
Communicates concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel
Initiates involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility
Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel
Conducts daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations
Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Attends special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff
Other duties as necessary
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Active, unrestricted license in the state of Oregon: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC (REQUIRED)
Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)
Corrections experience preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
PTO
Life Insurance
Long and short term disability