Independently Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, etc.)
About The Position
The Independently Licensed Mental Health Professional provides mental health services to inmates in a correctional facility. The role includes screening, assessing, and triaging patients; developing and delivering treatment; responding to crises and sick calls; and monitoring the clinical needs of patients on a caseload. The professional also coordinates with prescribing providers, participates in multidisciplinary treatment and administrative meetings, trains staff on mental health topics, and documents findings in patient health records in accordance with facility and company policies. The position requires a master's degree in a related mental health discipline, at least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program, and an unrestricted, current license in the state of practice. The licensee must maintain applicable licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements. Applicants must reside in the United States.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related mental health discipline.
- At least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program.
- Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist.
- Maintain all required licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
- Reside in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a correctional or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screening, assessments, and triage for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and recommend an appropriate level of care.
- Develop and recommend treatment plans; provide treatment services, including psychoeducational and transitional groups; and deliver suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
- Respond to sick call requests, support medication adherence, and coordinate medication evaluations with prescribing providers.
- Provide crisis intervention and oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and administrative meetings.
- Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.
- Document findings in patient health records and comply with facility and company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling and health coaching
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program with fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
