Licensed Mental Health Professional

Wellpath • Nevada, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join their team. This role is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of underserved individuals within a correctional facility. The company emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and innovation in providing quality care. They offer ongoing training and development for healthcare team members and provide best-in-class clinical resources. The Licensed Mental Health Professional will be responsible for conducting intake evaluations, providing therapeutic interventions, suicide prevention, and developing treatment plans for inmates. They will also monitor clinical needs, provide staff training, and document all findings according to company and facility policies, playing a critical role in ensuring inmates receive appropriate mental health services.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level