Location: Bel Air, MD

Facility: MD Harford Cty Det Ctr

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day 8 hour

Recruiter: Sarah Keene

Email: SaKeene@Wellpath.us

Compensation Information: $32 - $36 / hour

Why Wellpath

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

About this role

The Licensed Mental Health Professional in a Local Detention facility will conduct initial screenings, diagnostic evaluations, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to patients in accordance with state and federal regulations. They will also maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans. The job requires adherence to licensure standards and policies and procedures of the facility.

Additional Details

**Active, Unrestricted Maryland License Required (LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT)**The main responsibilities would be managing the task list, prioritizing/triaging mental health concerns, assessing safety for patients on suicide watch to determine continued need for suicide watch placement vs discontinuing watch, following up with patients for routine follow ups and referring patients to the psychiatric provider as appropriate.

What you bring to the table

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline

Experience

One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting

Licenses/Certifications

Unrestricted, current license in the State of practice - e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist

Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.

What you will do

Conducts intake evaluations, provides therapeutic interventions, and makes appropriate recommendations for patients referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources.

Provides suicide risk assessments and prevention interventions, and conducts daily evaluations of patients' treatment needs.

Coordinates closely with prescribing providers to ensure timely evaluations for medication and encourages medication adherence.

Participates in treatment team meetings, provides staff training on mental health topics, and documents all findings in patient health records.

Oversees the clinical needs of patients on their caseload, provides crisis intervention services, and may assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process and orientation/training of new employees.

Our investment in you

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Autonomy in a warm team environment

• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching

• Company paid life insurance

• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans