Mental Health Professional - Jail Services

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Wenatchee, WA

3d•$41 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services for a jail transition program serving Chelan County. The role works with corrections staff to identify, assess, and support incarcerated individuals who may need mental health services, and helps them transition from jail to the community. The position coordinates care with clients, corrections staff, community providers, and Catholic Charities programs to support community reintegration. The position also provides clinical consultation to case managers and peer counselors, supports teamwork, and helps ensure program services and documentation meet contractual, funder, agency, and Washington Administrative Code requirements. The schedule is Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Wednesday, 8 a.m.–noon, for 20 hours per week. Travel may be up to 50%.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure.
Mental Health Counselor or Associate (LMHC or LMHCA), Independent Clinical Social Worker or Associate (LICSW or LICSWA), Marriage & Family Therapist or Associate (LMFT or LMFTA) license, or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) credential with the Washington State Department of Health.
Valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance required by Washington State.
Must be deemed insurable by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider.
Must clear a criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.
Strong clinical and safety assessment skills.
Knowledge of community resources and hospital systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to represent the agency professionally within the community.
Ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, talking, and hearing, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience providing clinical treatment services preferred.
One year of experience working with the justice system, law enforcement, or corrections preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with corrections staff to identify incarcerated individuals with behavioral health conditions who may benefit from assessment and treatment.
Complete assessments and screeners to initiate treatment planning and develop incarceration plans of care and release plans with input from jail and corrections staff.
Build on client strengths to design interventions and safety plans based on individual needs and treatment goals.
Conduct and document ongoing assessments of clients’ mental health and coordinate with providers and jail medical staff.
Assist clients with social services benefit applications, transportation coordination, and access to other resources.
Coordinate discharge planning with service providers, including referrals and placement in inpatient or outpatient treatment and medical care.
Complete required documentation and ensure progress notes accurately reflect client status and meet contractual, funding, and agency requirements.
Provide clinical consultation to case managers and peer counselors, escalating to the Program Manager for clinical supervision and expertise as appropriate.
Foster teamwork, cooperation, and respectful communication among team members.
Attend assigned community stakeholder meetings to strengthen partnerships and coordinate care.
Work with the Program Manager to ensure program operations meet contractual, funder, and WAC requirements for staffing and service delivery.
Ensure services and documentation comply with managed care organization policies, procedures, and contract requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.