Licensed Mental Health Professional - PRN
About The Position
The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides behavioral health support to detainees at the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office in Montello, Wisconsin. Under supervision, the professional screens detainees referred by facility staff or identified through booking or nursing services; provides individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions; and assists custody and medical staff with behavioral health monitoring and treatment coordination. The role also supports therapeutic monitoring of segregated and isolated detainees and county behavioral health services in stabilizing at-risk detainees. The professional coordinates continuity of care and discharge planning with county behavioral health services, shares pertinent patient information, and completes documentation and referral-tracking and continuous quality improvement records under supervision. The position also includes providing training and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a behavioral or social science field, such as psychology or social work.
- Must be able to practice independently.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- CPR certification must be obtained before hire and maintained while in the role; hands-on or online certifications are accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Current licensure with a clinical specialty from the appropriate state licensing board is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Screen detainees for behavioral health needs following referral by facility staff or identification during booking or nursing services.
- Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
- Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring the behavioral health of referred detainees.
- Coordinate with custody and medical staff in managing and treating detainees with behavioral health concerns.
- Monitor and assess therapeutic support for segregated and isolated detainees.
- Support county behavioral health services in stabilizing at-risk detainees.
- Coordinate with county behavioral health services on continuity of care and discharge planning/case management, including sharing pertinent patient information.
- Complete documentation and maintain referral-tracking and continuous quality improvement records under supervision.
- Provide training and behavioral health support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Referral program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Professional development
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
