Licensed Mental Health Professional - Every other Sat/Sun

Wellpath•Madison, WI

1h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Licensed Mental Health Professional working in a correctional facility. The position involves making a difference in the lives of the underserved by providing compassionate care, collaboration, and innovation. The organization has a people-first culture with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, offering autonomy and growth opportunities. They provide quality care to patients, with a mission to heal the world one patient at a time. The organization serves a large number of unique individuals, with many receiving direct clinical care, including life-saving interventions. Ongoing training and development are provided, along with best-in-class clinical resources.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Correctional or Hospital setting

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.
Conduct intake evaluations, provide therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, and develop treatment plans for inmates.
Monitor the clinical needs of inmates on caseload.
Provide staff training on mental health topics.
Document all findings in accordance with company and facility policies.