What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Supervisor position at Wexford Health?
POSITION: Mental Health Supervisor
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: 710 S. 17th St, Omaha, NE
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS
We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Mental Health provides guidance, direction, training and clinical supervision to all Mental Health staff, except for Psychiatrists. Ensures that said staff are compliant with all applicable agency, facility and Wexford Health Sources (WHS) policies and procedures, corporate protocols and ethical and professional standards.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct supervision of mental health staff including hiring, scheduling, assigning duties, evaluating performance, disciplining, adjusting grievances and discharging.
2. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Douglas County facility management officials; serves as liaison, regarding mental health issues, between WHS and County administration.
3. Participates in Regional Team meetings and teleconferences as requested.
4. Ensures the Director, Jail Operations, Corporate Vice President of Behavioral Health, and Douglas County administrative staff are apprised of all critical mental health-related incidents or developments.
5. Attends Quality Improvement meetings and is a member as assigned or requested.
6. Collects data and generate reports as required or requested.
7. Ensures clinical and facility-based orientation of newly employed mental health staff.
8. Ensures mental health staff have a satisfactory understanding of all applicable Administrative and Institutional Directives, ACA/NCCHC Standards, and Wexford Health Behavioral Health protocols.
9. Reviews, no less than every six (6) months, the medical charts of at least ten (10) offenders on each staff person's caseload to assess the adequacy of treatment plans, progress notes and other documentation; provide remedial feedback and training as required.
10. Conducts no less than quarterly in-service training for all staff regarding clinical issues of concern to facility and WHS administrators or the staff themselves.
11. Provides guidance and direction to staff relative to Crisis Intervention Team training and leadership.
12. Assists staff in the development and operation of psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups.
13. Offers assistance and support to staff in their preparation for mental health monitoring visits, internal and external audits, and peer reviews.
14. Ensures staff develop and maintain effective and efficient mental health delivery record-keeping and data management systems.
15. Assists in the training of Wexford Health and Douglas County non-clinical staff as requested or as necessary.
16. Conducts or participates in pre-employment interviews with candidates for position vacancies as necessary
17. Serves as the facility "on call" MHP when necessary.
18. Participates in mortality review meetings in the event of offender suicides.
19. Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluates employees' performance and maintains quality care.
20. Participates in, as requested, and maintains good relationship with community organizations.
21. Responds to patient grievances as requested.
22. Assesses established policies and reviews policies as needed.
23. Provides guidance to the staff in patient care problems; delegates responsibility within the scope of the employee's abilities.
24. Prepares and submits monthly reports as requested.
25. Notifies the WHS Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assists the Staffing Department in the filling of vacant positions.
26. Is familiar with overtime budgets and works to remain within budget.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSING: Current Nebraska license as Clinical Psychologist
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling strongly preferred; Doctoral level degree in Psychology preferred
EXPERIENCE: At least four (4) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients; have familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods, have ability to assess treatment goals; and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Previous corrections experience is a plus as well as previous management or administrative experience.
EOE/M/F/D/V
24108
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: 710 S. 17th St, Omaha, NE
A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.
BENEFITS
We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual review with performance increase
- Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plans
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Mental Health provides guidance, direction, training and clinical supervision to all Mental Health staff, except for Psychiatrists. Ensures that said staff are compliant with all applicable agency, facility and Wexford Health Sources (WHS) policies and procedures, corporate protocols and ethical and professional standards.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct supervision of mental health staff including hiring, scheduling, assigning duties, evaluating performance, disciplining, adjusting grievances and discharging.
2. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Douglas County facility management officials; serves as liaison, regarding mental health issues, between WHS and County administration.
3. Participates in Regional Team meetings and teleconferences as requested.
4. Ensures the Director, Jail Operations, Corporate Vice President of Behavioral Health, and Douglas County administrative staff are apprised of all critical mental health-related incidents or developments.
5. Attends Quality Improvement meetings and is a member as assigned or requested.
6. Collects data and generate reports as required or requested.
7. Ensures clinical and facility-based orientation of newly employed mental health staff.
8. Ensures mental health staff have a satisfactory understanding of all applicable Administrative and Institutional Directives, ACA/NCCHC Standards, and Wexford Health Behavioral Health protocols.
9. Reviews, no less than every six (6) months, the medical charts of at least ten (10) offenders on each staff person's caseload to assess the adequacy of treatment plans, progress notes and other documentation; provide remedial feedback and training as required.
10. Conducts no less than quarterly in-service training for all staff regarding clinical issues of concern to facility and WHS administrators or the staff themselves.
11. Provides guidance and direction to staff relative to Crisis Intervention Team training and leadership.
12. Assists staff in the development and operation of psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups.
13. Offers assistance and support to staff in their preparation for mental health monitoring visits, internal and external audits, and peer reviews.
14. Ensures staff develop and maintain effective and efficient mental health delivery record-keeping and data management systems.
15. Assists in the training of Wexford Health and Douglas County non-clinical staff as requested or as necessary.
16. Conducts or participates in pre-employment interviews with candidates for position vacancies as necessary
17. Serves as the facility "on call" MHP when necessary.
18. Participates in mortality review meetings in the event of offender suicides.
19. Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluates employees' performance and maintains quality care.
20. Participates in, as requested, and maintains good relationship with community organizations.
21. Responds to patient grievances as requested.
22. Assesses established policies and reviews policies as needed.
23. Provides guidance to the staff in patient care problems; delegates responsibility within the scope of the employee's abilities.
24. Prepares and submits monthly reports as requested.
25. Notifies the WHS Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assists the Staffing Department in the filling of vacant positions.
26. Is familiar with overtime budgets and works to remain within budget.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSING: Current Nebraska license as Clinical Psychologist
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling strongly preferred; Doctoral level degree in Psychology preferred
EXPERIENCE: At least four (4) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients; have familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods, have ability to assess treatment goals; and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Previous corrections experience is a plus as well as previous management or administrative experience.
EOE/M/F/D/V
24108