Licensed Mental Health Professional - Hourly

Wellpath•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Professional works in a correctional facility to ensure inmates receive appropriate mental health services and care. The role includes conducting intake evaluations and assessments, providing therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, developing treatment plans, and monitoring the clinical needs of patients on the assigned caseload. The professional also provides crisis intervention and staff training, coordinates medication-related care with prescribing providers, and documents findings in accordance with company and facility policies. The position requires a 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; and an unrestricted, current license in the state of practice. Applicants must reside in the United States.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related mental health discipline.
One or more years 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 licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
Must reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a correctional or hospital setting is preferred.

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, conduct treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups, and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
Respond to sick call requests, provide medication adherence support, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
Provide crisis intervention and oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and administrative meetings.
Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.
Document findings in patients’ health records and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.