Licensed Mental Health Professional - Hourly - Juvenile

Wellpath•Baker, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

You Matter. Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture. Excellent career growth opportunities. Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients. Autonomy in a warm team environment. Growth and training.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline
One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting
Unrestricted, current license in the State of practice – e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist - Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations for their level of care.
Develop and recommend treatment plans, conduct essential treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups, and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
Respond to sick call requests, provide medication adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
Provide crisis intervention, oversee the clinical needs of patients on caseload, and participate in treatment team multidisciplinary meetings and administrative meetings.
Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all findings in the patient's health record, and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.