What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Mental Health Professional -Full Time - $6000 Sign on Bonus position at Advanced Correctional Healthcare?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.
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Under supervision, provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
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Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of behavioral health for referred detainees.
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Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
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Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
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Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.
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Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.
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Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI) under supervision.
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Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training to solve problems and make lives easier.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS: (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):
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Referral program
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401(k) w/employer match
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Health insurance
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Vision insurance
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Dental insurance
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Professional Development
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Paid Time Off
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Disability Insurance
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Master’s Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required.
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Current licensure with clinical specialty from the appropriate state licensing board preferred.
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CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role.
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Hands-on or online certifications are accepted.
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Must be able to practice independently.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Salary : $43 - $45