This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of behavioral healthcare theories, interventions, and evaluation techniques. As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the role is responsible for the development and implementation of mental health interventions (e.g., psychological, social) for a caseload of mentally ill criminal offenders. The role involves developing specialized treatment plans and programs, intervention methods used by treatment teams to treat patients, and supervising, evaluating, and training social workers and/or counselors. The position also includes assigning caseloads, overseeing treatment activities of mental health social workers and/or counselors, completing mental health risk assessments (including suicide watch assessments within their scope of practice and for Non-Independently Licensed Mental Health Professionals directed by and in consultation with an Independently Licensed Mental Health Professional), and providing social psychological services to patients including advanced practice individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and suicide prevention interventions. Documentation in the Electronic Health Care Record, participation in the mental health services quality assurance program, initiating and maintaining contact with families and community agencies, providing and seeking information relative to patient care and treatment, and making appropriate community referrals are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the role participates in personnel management tasks including recruitment, interviews, and recommendations for hiring, and complies with all facility and DRC rules, policies, and procedures. Maintaining necessary data documents required by DRC, establishing and maintaining a working relationship with other facilities and agencies, conducting in-service training, participating in continuing education programs, and attending conferences, workshops, and meetings as directed are also part of the role.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager