Crisis Intervention Jail Therapist

New Horizons Mental Health Services•Lancaster, OH

About The Position

For over 50 years, New Horizons Mental Health Services, a non-profit behavioral health agency, has worked to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and the community through our services. We are currently seeking a full-time Crisis Intervention Jail Therapist in Fairfield County, Ohio. The Crisis Intervention Jail Therapist performs Crisis and Risk assessments with clients referred in the Jail flagged as “At Risk of Harm” to self or others; determining Level of Risk and providing referral and recommendation to Jail and Medical staff. They will provide follow up assessments until inmate is assessed as “Low Risk”. Services include providing Diagnostic Assessments, Counseling and case management to inmates identified as needing services, collaborating on client’s behalf with Jail staff, medical staff, and representatives of the court and legal system, family and outpatient providers, and providing client with linkage to appropriate resources upon release from Jail. Services are provided in an integrated manner and appropriate level of intensity. The Crisis Intervention Jail Therapist provides training, recommendations and consultation as needed to the Jail, medical staff, court, and legal representatives. Administrative responsibilities including attending data tracking and external trainings as directed, attending designated meetings, consulting in program planning and evaluation, and working collaboratively with team members to provide services in the Jail as well as link inmates upon release. Completion of all required case documentation, including collateral contacts following agency policy and best practices is required, as is following all relevant agency standards or regulations. The Crisis intervention Jail Therapist is cross trained in Crisis Intervention duties in the community, mobile crisis, and participates in cross training other Crisis staff on Jail services. Additional duties as assigned; some travel required within Fairfield County.

Requirements

Must have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology
Must possess licensure (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC)
Must be able to provide clinical services in the community and work cooperatively with the hospitals, probate court, and other agencies
Must meet system requirements for appointment as Health Officer, or at minimum for probationary Health Officer status
Must work well in crisis situations
Have good working knowledge of the DSM-V TR
Have excellent written communication skills, convey respect, warmth and hope
Be highly organized
Sensitive to the cultural needs of each client and family

Nice To Haves

Prefer two years post-licensure experience

Responsibilities

Performs Crisis and Risk assessments with clients referred in the Jail flagged as “At Risk of Harm” to self or others; determining Level of Risk and providing referral and recommendation to Jail and Medical staff
Provide follow up assessments until inmate is assessed as “Low Risk”
Providing Diagnostic Assessments, Counseling and case management to inmates identified as needing services
Collaborating on client’s behalf with Jail staff, medical staff, and representatives of the court and legal system, family and outpatient providers
Providing client with linkage to appropriate resources upon release from Jail
Providing training, recommendations and consultation as needed to the Jail, medical staff, court, and legal representatives
Attending data tracking and external trainings as directed
Attending designated meetings
Consulting in program planning and evaluation
Working collaboratively with team members to provide services in the Jail as well as link inmates upon release
Completion of all required case documentation, including collateral contacts following agency policy and best practices
Cross trained in Crisis Intervention duties in the community, mobile crisis, and participates in cross training other Crisis staff on Jail services
Additional duties as assigned
Travel required within Fairfield County