Mental Health Professional / in Fort Collins

CorrHealth•Greeley, CO

12d•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 involves conducting intakes, evaluations, and assessments, identifying mental health symptoms and treatment needs, and coordinating closely with medical and security staff. The professional will also provide non-pharmacological treatments, crisis intervention, and clinical supervision. Additionally, the role includes staff training, participation in multidisciplinary meetings, and providing consultation to security and healthcare staff. Documentation of services and encounters is crucial, as is participation in treatment programming and planning. The professional may also initiate involuntary hospitalization when necessary.

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.
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 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 populations.
Provides staff training in relevant mental health issues.
Attends 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 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.