Licensed Mental Health Professional - LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, ACSW, AMFT, APCC

Wellpath•Santa Maria, CA

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About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Professional works in a correctional facility to provide mental health services to inmates. The role includes conducting intake evaluations, screening, assessments, and triage; providing therapeutic and crisis interventions, including suicide prevention; developing treatment plans; and monitoring the clinical needs of patients on a caseload. The professional also supports medication adherence and coordinates medication evaluations 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 company and facility policies. The position involves working with crisis management, severe mental illness, brief solution-focused interventions, substance use and withdrawal awareness, boundary setting, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role also focuses on 5150/5250 processes, Title 15 and BSCC Standards, and CalAIM continuity of care. Associates may apply and should indicate how many hours they have accrued toward independent licensure. 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 is preferred.
Associates working toward independent licensure are welcome to apply and should share the number of hours accrued toward independent licensure.

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 essential treatment services, including psychoeducational and transitional groups.
Provide 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 meetings and administrative meetings.
Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.
Document findings in patient health records and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.