Escambia County, FL-posted 3 months ago
Escambia County, FL
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

This position is under the direction of the Director of Mental Health and/or Health Services Administrator. Provides assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, individual and/or group therapy to patients at the Escambia County Jail as part of an established mental health care program. This position is assigned to both inpatient and outpatient clinics within the jail. This position also takes call on a rotating basis (if licensed). This is a 'mandatory-testing' position that requires Drug Testing.

  • Follows all standards and patient care protocols, all federal, state, correctional health care standards, and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioner's policies, regulations, and guidelines
  • Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and determines proper therapeutic approaches or referral to other specialists
  • Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to patients as appropriate to the position
  • Prepares treatment and follow-up programs
  • Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
  • Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate's health record
  • Maintains health services records logs and assists with data entry within the scope of mental health related items
  • Consults with other practitioners and related staff, as appropriate in the performance of therapeutic duties and/or casework
  • Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used and changes methods and degree of therapy when indicated
  • Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures
  • Facilitates and participates in inmate educational health programs
  • Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency
  • Answer calls during on-call rotation and may be required to work nights/weekends
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
  • Must have at least Registered Intern status in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family therapy and must obtain license status within three years of hire
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Preference will be given to those Registered Interns who have already taken/passed the FL license exam
  • Correctional experience
  • Medical / Dental / Vision plans
  • Prescription coverage
  • Employee health clinic
  • Employee fitness centers
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Group Life Insurance
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