Behavioral Health Admin

CoreCivic; Hartsville (TN); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Résumé du poste

CoreCivic is seeking a Behavioral Health Administrator to oversee mental health operations at a Tennessee facility and supervise staff. The role ensures timely delivery of services, compliance with policies, audits, and licensing requirements. Clinical services may be provided within scope of practice and credentials, with travel within the U.S.

as needed. Headquartered in Nashville with a nationwide network, CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social science, management, healthcare or criminal justice field.
• Five years of experience required.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess LCSW, LPCC or LMFT in the state where practice occurs.
• Driver's license preferred, unless required by contract or statute.

Responsabilités

• Oversees mental health operations within the facility and supervises staff.
• Coordinates and directs daily and long-term mental health services for inmates/residents.
• Ensures compliance with policies, contractual requirements and accreditation standards.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Five years of experience

Formation

Master's degree (social science/management/healthcare/criminal justice)

Description du poste

$85,000 - $95,000 / year

The Behavioral HealthAdministrator oversees mental health operations within the facility medicaldepartment and supervises mental health subordinate staff. Coordinates and directs mental health dailyactivities and long term objectives to providing mental health services to inmates/residentsin compliance with policy, contractual requirements, and accreditationstandards. Prepares for and managesinternal and external audits to ensure compliance in all areas of companypolicies and procedures, contractual requirements and local, state and federallaws. Incumbent may provide clinicalservices to inmates/residents in accordance with credentials and within thescope of practice determined by the relevant state licensing board.

The successful applicantshould be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level ofperformance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Supervises subordinate staff in the performance of their duties and evaluates as prescribed by company policy. This includes, but is not limited to, training new employees, providing in-service training, mentoring, motivating staff, evaluating performance and preparing written performance appraisals, listening to concerns and effectively resolving disputes or issues, taking corrective or disciplinary action, developing work schedules, and approving leave requests. Ensures staff have required licensure, certifications and insurance as needed.

• Oversees the department's participation in the various internal and external audits by regulatory and oversight agencies, ensures department compliance with performance indicators, staffing and reporting requirements.

• Manages administrative responsibilities for facility mental health operations.Makes recommendations for process improvement.Contributes to the development and implementation of both long and short term policies and plans for the mental health care delivery system. Analyzes mental health care and fiscal data and advises leadership on trends and indicators.

• Ensures mental health services are provided to inmates/residents within required timeframes.Works closely with subordinate staff by providing clear assignments and ensures full accountability for all required mental health services.Audits medical files for complete documentation and maintains absolute security and confidentiality of all patient records.

• Conducts meetings of subordinate staff, attends scheduled staff meetings, and promotes communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and inmates/residents.

• Confers with clinical staff, e.g., psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health service providers, physicians, nurses, social workers to gather and provide information concerning patients' mental health needs, ensures treatment activities are well integrated, and ensures patient care follow-through occurs.

• Consults with psychiatry, mental health, nursing, medical, educational, chaplain, security staff, and others, as applicable to gather information and understanding into the reasons for the escalation of problems behaviors and changes in mental health condition of inmates.

• Makes regular rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.

• Serves as a member of the institution Segregation Review panel and Special Needs Treatment Plan committee during regularly scheduled meetings.

Direct Clinical Services:

• Conducts mental health screenings and assessments, including the review of available records and clinical interviews with inmate/resident.

• Provides counseling to inmates/residents by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.

• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each inmate/resident seen.

• Practices within the scope of license as determined by relevant state board rules and regulations.

• Domestic U. S. travel may be required.

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in:

• CoreCivic Safety, We operate safe, secure facilities that provide high-quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety;

• CoreCivic Properties, We offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to the government and the people they serve;

• CoreCivic Community, We deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successfully reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.

With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, CoreCivic has a position that's perfect for you.

Each CoreCivic facility is like a small town. Our correctional facilities feature kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices and more. Working together, we provide hundreds of services and perform countless tasks every day. Teamwork is a way of life for CoreCivic employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock.

CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training!

Qualifications:

• Graduate from anaccredited college or university with a master's degree in a social science,management, healthcare or criminal justice field.

• Five years of experience required.

• One year of supervisory experiencepreferred.

• Must possess appropriate LCSW, LPCC or LMFT in the statewhere practice occurs.

• A valid driver'slicense is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.

• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 yearsof age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran