Behavioral Health Professional 2
About The Position
On classification basis, schedule and conduct individual and group counseling sessions with offenders and provide progress notes on identified clients. Carry a caseload of general population offenders with identified mental health/special needs issues and meet with caseload based on individual need and policy requirements. Offenders on caseload will include seriously mental ill (SMI) offenders and those needing additional clinical intervention and/or behavior modification. Administer/score and interpret a variety of psychological assessment instruments including intelligence, personality, and vocational tests. Complete psychological evaluations of assigned caseload for the Board of Parole and complete related psychological testing as needed. Complete other evaluations as required. Oversee SSIP/MHO observer and mentor program. Hold quarterly training for offender observers and mentors. Review related documentation. Communicate with facility staff on updates to mental health policy and housing of mentally ill offenders. Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and staffings regarding specific clients related to functioning of the unit. Review mental health treatment progress and needed intervention for offenders in segregation status. Provide training to new and existing staff on mental health issues in both pre-service and ongoing basis as needed by facility. Facilitate and conduct treatment programs for general population offenders. Attend required institutional training. Attend statewide IDOC Psychology meetings to maintain skills/knowledge of current practices/procedures/policies relevant to serving offenders with mental health/special needs within the IDOC. Provide group treatment to identified SMI/Special Needs Offenders. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, applied behavior analysis, clinical social work, behavioral sciences, mental health, or a closely-related field.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (LCADAC)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Licensed Behavioral Analyst
- Provisional Licensed Psychologist
Responsibilities
- Schedule and conduct individual and group counseling sessions with offenders.
- Provide progress notes on identified clients.
- Carry a caseload of general population offenders with identified mental health/special needs issues.
- Meet with caseload based on individual need and policy requirements.
- Administer/score and interpret a variety of psychological assessment instruments including intelligence, personality, and vocational tests.
- Complete psychological evaluations of assigned caseload for the Board of Parole.
- Complete related psychological testing as needed.
- Complete other evaluations as required.
- Oversee SSIP/MHO observer and mentor program.
- Hold quarterly training for offender observers and mentors.
- Review related documentation.
- Communicate with facility staff on updates to mental health policy and housing of mentally ill offenders.
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and staffings regarding specific clients related to functioning of the unit.
- Review mental health treatment progress and needed intervention for offenders in segregation status.
- Provide training to new and existing staff on mental health issues in both pre-service and ongoing basis as needed by facility.
- Facilitate and conduct treatment programs for general population offenders.
- Attend required institutional training.
- Attend statewide IDOC Psychology meetings to maintain skills/knowledge of current practices/procedures/policies relevant to serving offenders with mental health/special needs within the IDOC.
- Provide group treatment to identified SMI/Special Needs Offenders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
