Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 (LSW/LPC/MFT) - 20030934, 20030939

State of Ohio • Caldwell, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 works under clinical supervision and applies knowledge of behavioral healthcare programs and techniques. As part of an interdisciplinary mental health treatment team, the provider delivers assigned mental health interventions to a caseload of incarcerated individuals with mental illness at Noble Correctional Institution. The role includes screenings and risk assessments, clinical and psychosocial interventions, treatment planning and liaison services, coordination with institution staff and outside agencies, and required clinical documentation. Starting pay is approximately $70,000 based on location. The position is permanent, full-time, and classified.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following Ohio licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT), issued by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.
• Perform clinical activities within the scope of practice and credentialing requirements, following applicable ODRC policy and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed mental health screenings and risk assessments, including suicide watch assessments when within scope of practice and credentialing requirements; consult an independently licensed mental health professional when required.
• Conduct individual and group clinical interventions prescribed by individual mental health treatment plans, using strategies within scope of practice and as directed by supervision.
• Provide psychosocial group interventions as prescribed in mental health treatment plans.
• Provide mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload and monitor individuals’ progress toward treatment plan goals.
• Complete psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Prepare transfer and discharge summaries.
• Consult institution staff about the institutional adjustment and service needs of individuals on the mental health caseload.
• Initiate and maintain contact with families and community agencies.
• Provide and seek information related to patient care and treatment.
• Make appropriate community referrals as directed by the mental health treatment team.
• Document inmate contacts, mental health liaison progress notes, discharge plans, and other required forms and reports electronically, in accordance with policy and protocol.
• Attend social work or counselor supervision meetings, in-service training, and professional development workshops.
• May teach in-service sessions.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed