Licensed Mental Health Professional Needed
Job description
Local County Jail Clinical Service: Mental Health Professional
At Health Pros Northwest we take pride in servicing a unique part of the health care industry through Corrections, Behavioral Health and Tribal Wellness. You can trust that you are a valued employee and we will do our part to ensure you are in the right location for your skills and career goals. By working for Health Pros Northwest, you will treat patients who typically go without access to health care. For patients that reside in a corrections or behavioral health environment, the friendly, compassionate and nonjudgmental interaction that you provide can be a highlight in their day.
Hiring for Full Time (4/10’s), Dayshift Support,
Accepted Licensure: LMHC, LMFT, LICSW or LASW - Can take an associate status with long-term commitment to site.
Orientation: ASAP
Job Description & Duties:
BASIC FUNCTION
To assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention to emotionally distressed and mentally ill inmates.
- Manage a case load of 30-40 patients.
- Conducts evaluations of inmates for the purpose of suicide intervention and prevention; Involuntary Treatment Act referrals to CDMHPs; medication consults with psychiatric provider; inmate classification and housing; safe-to-release discharge planning completes daily assessments of inmate suicide watches, behavioral watches, and property restrictions.
- Provides individual, couple, family and group counseling, intake and assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, drop-in, and follow up services.
- Develops Individualized Treatment Plans for psychiatric inmates who require intensive behavior management; completes referrals to ARNP for medication management services.
- Promotes linkages with community mental health agencies, other support services and families for inmate care and coordination for continuum of care; including discharge planning when indicated; collaborates with community health providers for inmates who are enrolled clients.
- 7. Maintains case records in an accurate and timely manner; develops and maintains current crisis plan.
- Maintains routine statistical data/information related to duties and submits necessary documentation to Lead MHP.
- Maintains the safety and security of staff and inmates when making clinical decisions regarding inmates.
- Attends departmental meetings and trainings as necessary.
- Completes other job duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field; PLUS, two (2) years’ experience in the direct treatment of mentally ill clients; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Licensure as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor required. Must pass job related tests. Must be a United States citizen.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- mental health assessments;
- crisis intervention and counseling techniques;
- mental health and co-occurring symptomatology and treatment modalities;
- abnormal behavior, symptomatology, and treatment modalities of mental disorders;
- legal parameters and procedures concerning civil commitment and community treatment practices;
- Snohomish County community resources for mental health and chemical dependency treatment;
- substance abuse and chemical dependency profiles.
Ability to:
- respond effectively to crisis situations;
- relate to severely disturbed and/or difficult persons in order to determine appropriate mental health services, monitoring and housing;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff of interdisciplinary teams and community providers;
- assess and diagnose mental disorders and determine need for psychiatric services;
- maintain detailed records and prepare clear, concise written documentation;
- work independently and as part of a team, both effectively and productively;
- efficiently coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner;
- Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
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