Mental Health Group Technician: Greensville Correctional Center
About The Position
The Mental Health Group Technician provides group support services to clinical staff in the Mental Health & Wellness Department at Greensville Correctional Center. Services include psycho-educational programming, recreational activities, and other mental health and wellness-related programming. The position enters programming assignments, attendance, and master pass-list information into CORIS and other databases; completes documentation in inmate health records by the end of the workday; participates in department team meetings; and implements programming selected by the team and supervisor. The technician reports critical mental health needs immediately to the Mental Health Clinician Sr and other mental health staff as needed. The role may also involve special projects or programs.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and warning signs of mental health deterioration.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
- Ability to participate in treatment team meetings and support team goals and objectives through engaging, educational, and therapeutic group programs and activities.
- Training and experience providing group programming, including psychoeducational and recreational activities.
- Experience assisting with goal and objective setting, treatment plans, and behavioral plans.
- Skill with computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Eligibility as a Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T).
- Relevant professional experience and understanding of confidentiality for sensitive or protected information.
Responsibilities
- Provide group support services to clinical staff in the Mental Health & Wellness Department.
- Offer psycho-educational programming, recreational activities, and other mental health and wellness-related programming.
- Enter group programming assignments, attendance, and master pass-list information into CORIS and other databases.
- Complete documentation in inmate health records by the end of the workday.
- Participate in Mental Health & Wellness department team meetings.
- Implement programming determined by the team and supervisor.
- Immediately report critical mental health needs to the Mental Health Clinician Sr and other mental health staff as needed.
- Participate in special projects or programs as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
