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 position develops specialized treatment plans and programs and intervention methods used by treatment teams to treat patients. It also supervises, evaluates, and trains social workers and/or counselors, assigns caseloads, and oversees treatment activities of mental health social workers and/or counselors. The role completes 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. It provides social psychological services to patients, including advanced practice individual and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and suicide prevention interventions. Documentation of evaluations, assessments, and interventions is completed in the Electronic Health Care Record. The position participates in and/or is responsible for the mental health services quality assurance program. It initiates and maintains contact with families and community agencies, provides and seeks information relative to patient care and treatment, and makes appropriate community referrals per the mental health treatment team. The role also participates in personnel management tasks, including recruitment, interviews, and recommendations for hiring. Compliance with all facility and DRC rules, policies, and procedures is required, as is maintaining necessary data documents required by DRC. An established working relationship with other facilities and agencies is maintained, and in-service training is conducted. Participation in continuing education programs and attendance at conferences, workshops, and meetings as directed are also part of the role.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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