What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician position at Middle River Regional Jail?
The Mental Health Clinician provides and assists in the coordination of mental health services for inmates at Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ). The incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse assessments to determine proper course of treatment/security protocols. The incumbent assists in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of inmates with various levels of mental health problems. The incumbent will provide professional mental health and substance abuse services to the inmates of MRRJ. Along with the Mental Health Manager, the incumbent provides clinical consultation, staff training, and consults senior correctional management regarding serious mental health issues and policies.
2. Provides crisis stabilization services and consultation.
3. Develops and implements mental health programs at MRRJ.
4. Conducts mental health and substance abuse evaluations and determines proper course of services.
5. Develops and trains staff in mental health crisis intervention techniques.
6. Manages external reporting and compliance for all mental health standards applicable to MRRJ.
7. Responds to observations and requests from correctional staff for assistance with the mental health needs of inmates.
8. Seeks supervision appropriately for clinical and administrative matters.
9. MRRJ liaison with other mental health and physical health providers.
10. Performs additional duties or assignments by the Superintendent and/or Supervisor.
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Master’s Degree or close to obtaining Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or other human service-related field
2. License eligible in Commonwealth of Virginia as either an LPC or LCSW.
3. Knowledge of mental health disorders, diagnostic nomenclature, and intervention approaches appropriate for a correctional environment.
4. Thorough knowledge of behavioral health program development and implementation for services
5. Working knowledge of professional standards, laws, rules, regulations; exceptional interpersonal skills to obtain and clarify complex information.
6. Knowledge in crisis and counseling interventions, case-management, co-occurring disorders, treatment and discharge planning.
Possess and maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s License. Successful completion of a criminal records check.
Must maintain telephone/cell phone number for emergency contact. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia.
- 14 paid holidays
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- 12 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days per year
- On site workout facility