Mental Health Professional / PRN

CorrHealth•Wichita Falls, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position effectively applies mental health expertise and clinical skills in providing Mental Health Services to inmates or clients, resulting in an optimal level of care and significant achievements in therapeutic outcomes. The role requires a Master's level education and applicable licensure, with a preference for correctional mental health experience. The professional will conduct intakes, evaluations, and assessments, identify mental health symptoms and treatment needs, and coordinate with medical staff. Responsibilities include providing non-pharmacological treatments, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and developing clinical supervision and treatment plans. The role also involves monitoring special inmate populations, providing staff training, attending multidisciplinary meetings, and documenting services accurately. Additionally, the professional may participate in treatment programming, initiate involuntary hospitalizations when necessary, and provide linkage or discharge planning services.

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
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
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
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
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 mental health 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 and 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 populations.
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 of problem cases, follow-up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input.
Initiates involuntary hospitalization for inmates who need to be transferred to outside mental health facilities and generates appropriate paperwork.
Assist coworkers in job duties and work overtime if required.
Act as a resource to other coworkers.