Mental Health Professional / PRN

CorrHealth•Bernalillo, NM

2d•$50 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

This position applies mental health expertise and clinical skills to provide Mental Health Services to inmates or clients, aiming for optimal care and therapeutic outcomes. The role involves conducting assessments, identifying mental health needs, coordinating with medical staff, providing non-pharmacological treatments, crisis intervention, and developing treatment plans. The professional will also monitor special populations, provide staff training, attend multidisciplinary meetings, and offer consultation to security and healthcare staff. Documentation of services and participation in treatment programming are key aspects of the role. When applicable, the professional may initiate involuntary hospitalizations and generate relevant paperwork.

Requirements

Master's level education: MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Social Work, or related field
Required applicable licensure include one of the following: LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LAC, LSW
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

Correctional mental health experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts intakes, evaluations, and/or assessments for inmates referred by staff or who request services.
Identifies mental health symptoms and treatment needs, making recommendations to healthcare and security staff.
Coordinates closely with MD, Prescriber, Psychiatrist, and other necessary staff for patient evaluation/care.
Identifies, recommends, and conducts non-pharmacological treatments when appropriate.
Provides mental health crisis and suicide intervention and management.
Provides clinical supervision and treatment plans for inmates on caseload.
Monitors conditions and treatment needs of special inmate population.
Provides staff training in relevant mental health issues.
Attends regular treatment team multidisciplinary meetings, classification meetings, or other required administrative meetings.
Participates in CQI and/or QA studies and group sessions.
Provides treatment services in all areas of the facility.
Provides consultation to security and healthcare staff regarding patient behavior, safety concerns, or other mental health concerns.
Provides linkage and/or discharge planning services when necessary/appropriate.
Documents services and encounters appropriately and accurately, ensuring accessibility of notes for staff and maintaining organized, legible notes.
Participates in treatment programming and planning discussions, including medication monitoring and psychiatric input.
Initiates involuntary hospitalization for inmates needing transfer to outside mental health facilities and generates relevant paperwork.