Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist- Part Time

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Hastings, MN

9h•$42 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

Requirements

Degree in a behavioral/social science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) from an accredited college or university
Current licensure with clinical specialty in the state from the appropriate state licensing board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
Must be able to practice independently
Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation
Must obtain and maintain security clearance

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and deliver mental health care to detained and committed
Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of mental health for referred detainees
Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with mental health and/or behavioral concerns
Monitor and provide therapeutic support of segregated/isolated detainees
Support and supplement the activities of county mental health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees
Coordinate with county mental health services for continuity of care and discharge planning via sharing of pertinent patient information
Complete documentation of assessment and treatment, as well as maintain records for referral tracking and CQI
As a part of the team, facilitate an atmosphere of safety, security, and responsible mental health care
Conducts administrative tasks associated with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, scheduling, management of MHFA instructor portal
Facilitates Mental Health First Aid courses and other mental health training, as needed
Development and presentation of training material in coordination with Spark Training
Management of CIERR program in coordination with corporate mental health team
Communicate regularly on progress toward defined goals
Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work
Serves as liaison between staff, corporate office and other areas within the facility
Acquire certification from National Commission on Correctional Healthcare and maintain certification
Create and maintain high performance standards in all aspects of program
Always maintain professional attitude
May be expected to provide direct clinical services on-site.
Any and all other duties as assigned