Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist- Part Time

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Assess, plan, and deliver mental health care to detained and committed 

• Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of mental health for referred detainees 

• Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with mental health and/or behavioral concerns 

• Monitor and provide therapeutic support of segregated/isolated detainees 

• Support and supplement the activities of county mental health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees 

• Coordinate with county mental health services for continuity of care and discharge planning via sharing of pertinent patient information 

• Complete documentation of assessment and treatment, as well as maintain records for referral tracking and CQI 

• As a part of the team, facilitate an atmosphere of safety, security, and responsible mental health care 

• Conducts administrative tasks associated with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, scheduling, management of MHFA instructor portal 

• Facilitates Mental Health First Aid courses and other mental health training, as needed 

• Development and presentation of training material in coordination with Spark Training 

• Management of CIERR program in coordination with corporate mental health team 

• Communicate regularly on progress toward defined goals 

• Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work 

• Serves as liaison between staff, corporate office and other areas within the facility 

• Acquire certification from National Commission on Correctional Healthcare and maintain certification 

• Create and maintain high performance standards in all aspects of program 

• Always maintain professional attitude 

• May be expected to provide direct clinical services on-site. 

• Any and all other duties as assigned 

• Degree in a behavioral/social science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) from an accredited college or university 

• Current licensure with clinical specialty in the state from the appropriate state licensing board. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training 

• Must be able to practice independently 

• Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation 

• Must obtain and maintain security clearance 

Salary : $45