Travel / Mental Health Professional

CorrHealth•Las Cruces, NM

6d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

CorrHealth is seeking licensed Mental Health Professionals in the state of New Mexico [or El Paso area] who are available for full-time work supporting our team on-site on a permanent basis. This is not a temporary travel role. The position is primarily dedicated to Roswell, NM, with a schedule of Monday-Friday. The role requires a New Mexico residence or El Paso area location and NM state licensure. This role offers competitive wages and benefits, and the opportunity to make an impact on inmate healthcare.

Requirements

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or related field: MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Clinical Social Work
Licensed in state of employment: LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT
2-5 years post-degree and post-licensure clinical experience
Must be willing to travel weekly
Must have flexible availability both days and nights seven (7) days a week
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
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 security, healthcare, or community staff, or who request mental health services; makes referrals to nursing services based on reported symptoms.
Identifies mental health symptoms and treatment needs, including special housing or watch recommendations, and makes recommendations to healthcare unit and security staff.
Coordinates closely with MD, Prescriber, Psychiatrist, and other necessary staff to ensure patient evaluation/care.
Identifies, recommends, and conducts non-pharmacological treatments when appropriate.
Provides mental health crisis and suicide intervention and management for the facility.
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, and 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, ensures accessibility of notes for staff, and maintains organized and 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 needing transfer to outside mental health facilities and generates appropriate paperwork.
Travels to scheduled location(s) on a full-time basis.