What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician position at Middlesex Sheriff's Office?
Mental Health Clinician
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Mental Health Clinician (MHC) at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction located in Billerica, MA. The MHC will assess the mental health needs of patients upon commitment to the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction. Upon completion of the assessment, the MHC will complete treatment plans, make all necessary referrals, which may include psychiatry, medical, legal services and classification. This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health or Health Service Administrator. Shifts and days off are subject to change based on operational needs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position covered under a collective bargaining agreement (NEPBA, Local 525).
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications:
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Mental Health Clinician (MHC) at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction located in Billerica, MA. The MHC will assess the mental health needs of patients upon commitment to the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction. Upon completion of the assessment, the MHC will complete treatment plans, make all necessary referrals, which may include psychiatry, medical, legal services and classification. This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health or Health Service Administrator. Shifts and days off are subject to change based on operational needs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position covered under a collective bargaining agreement (NEPBA, Local 525).
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assessing patients in all housing units on a routine basis which includes restricted housing and provide on-going individual therapy for patients; assessing patients at risk for suicide, self-harm or harm to others.
- Providing crisis intervention as needed;
- Participating in all required clinical meetings;
- Completing all clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in a timely manner;
- Conducting assessments of patients in all housing units and outside facilities if necessary;
- Collaborating with staff regarding the needs or limitations of the mentally ill population;
- Providing training on a weekly basis to correctional staff on mental illness and suicide prevention;
- Assisting patients with discharge planning.
- Performing other work as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health or Health Service Administrator.
- Performing all other duties necessary for the good of the MSO and that will assure successful implementation of the mental health program.
- Working in a correctional facility on weekends, nights and holidays;
- Required to work over eight (8) hours depending on operational needs within the HSU;
- Direct contact with inmates/detainees in a secure correctional setting;
- Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time;
- May encounter verbal and physical abuse from offenders who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree; Post-graduate experience is preferred;
- Must have one of the following licenses; LMHC, LCSW or LICSW.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and execute close attention to detail;
- Strong written, communication, organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills;
- Ability to maintain confidential, comprehensive and cohesive records.
Salary : $94,707