What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Mental Health Professional position at SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC?
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Jefferson County Jail | Wisconsin
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8 Hours Per Day
What You’ll Do 🧠💙
As a Qualified Mental Health Professional with Southern Health Partners, you’ll provide compassionate behavioral health services to patients within the correctional setting. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess mental health needs, provide support, and help ensure patients receive appropriate care.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Conducting mental health assessments and providing ongoing behavioral health support
- Providing counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health education
- Developing and participating in individualized treatment plans
- Monitoring patient mental health needs and identifying changes requiring additional intervention
- Collaborating with medical and correctional staff to promote patient safety and continuity of care
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and records
- Making appropriate referrals and coordinating follow-up care
Qualifications ✅
Candidates may qualify for this position as a:
- Psychiatric RN
- Master Social Worker
- Social Worker
Additional qualifications include:
- Appropriate education, licensure, certification, or credentials for the applicable professional discipline
- Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Experience in mental health, behavioral health, or a clinical setting preferred
- Correctional healthcare experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits Package 🎁
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Pre-Tax Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- 2 Weeks PTO in Year One
- 8 Paid Holidays Birthday Off
- 401(k) Eligibility After 1 Year
- Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Monthly Continuing Education Hours
- Tuition Discounts
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Referral Bonus
- Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
Stay Connected 📲
Instagram: @LifeAtSHP
Facebook: @SouthernHealthPartners
X: @SHPJailMedical
Southern Health Partners has been a leader in correctional healthcare for more than 30 years, providing quality healthcare services to patients across the country.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and facility credentialing requirements.
Salary : $35 - $37