Mental Health Specialist - PRN
CoreCivic•Youngstown, OH
About The Position
CoreCivic is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to provide mental health care to inmates in an institutional setting. The role involves screening and assessing inmates, developing and modifying treatment plans, providing counseling and crisis interventions, documenting care, and coordinating with clinical and multidisciplinary staff. The position is PRN and pays $27.40–$32.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in social or behavioral science or a closely related field, as required by the state.
- One year of experience in which the primary responsibility was providing mental health or counseling services.
- Must possess Ohio LSW, LPC, or LCSW licensing.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Additional related work experience involving direct counseling services or training for those services may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health screenings and assessments using available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
- Consult with other clinical staff to exchange information about patients’ psychological problems and support integrated treatment and follow-through.
- Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluations of inmates’ needs and level of functioning.
- Document treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
- Consult with and make appropriate recommendations to multidisciplinary staff, including security staff, unit staff, and facility management, regarding inmate behavior and mental health issues.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.
- Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation-avoidance interventions for inmates in crisis.
- Administer mental status exams or use other psychological tests and instruments to evaluate inmates’ treatment, adjustment, and placement needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities used for individuals in the caseload.
