Licensed Mental Health Professional - Part Time
About The Position
The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides behavioral health support to detainees at the Cass County Detention Center in Walker, Minnesota. Under supervision, the professional screens detainees referred by facility staff or identified through the booking prescreening process or nursing services; provides individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions; and assists custody and medical staff in monitoring and managing detainees with behavioral health concerns. The role also includes monitoring and assessing therapeutic support for segregated and isolated detainees, supporting county behavioral health services in stabilizing at-risk detainees, and coordinating continuity of care and discharge planning or case management with county behavioral health services through sharing pertinent patient information. The professional completes documentation and maintains referral-tracking and continuous quality improvement records under supervision. Other duties may be 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
- Provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified through booking prescreening or nursing services, under supervision.
- Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions, under supervision.
- 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 and supplement county behavioral health services in stabilizing at-risk detainees.
- Coordinate with county behavioral health services on continuity of care and discharge planning or case management by sharing pertinent patient information.
- Complete documentation and maintain referral-tracking and continuous quality improvement records under supervision.
- Provide behavioral health support and training in keeping with the commitment to solve problems and make lives easier.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
