Correctional Behavioral Health Clinician (LPC/LSW/MFT)

State of Ohio; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development Opportunites

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 in the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, OH. The role focuses on mental health interventions for a caseload of offenders, with responsibilities spanning screenings, individual and group therapies, and coordination with families and community agencies.

Starting pay is approximately $70,000 with full-time benefits. Licensure requirements include LPC/LSW/MFT per Ohio boards; the position offers a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.
• Or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.
• Or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.

Responsibilities

• As a member of an interdisciplinary mental health treatment team, responsible for assigned mental health interventions for a caseload of mentally ill criminal offenders
• Responsible for the completion of screenings including detailed mental health screens and risk assessments with suicide watch assessments as determined by credentialing
• Conducts individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the treatment plan
• Provides psychosocial group interventions as prescribed on the mental health treatment plan
• Provides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, monitoring progress toward treatment goals
• Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Completes transfer and discharge summaries
• Consults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload inmate’s needs
• Initiates and maintains contact with families and community agencies
• Writes reports and documentation including electronic records of inmate contacts and treatment progress
• Attends supervision and in-service trainings; may teach in-service

Skills

Behavioral Health

Basic Documentation

Programming

Professional

Job description

State of Ohio is seeking a Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 in the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, OH. The role focuses on mental health interventions for a caseload of offenders, with responsibilities spanning screenings, individual and group therapies, and coordination with families and community agencies.

Starting pay is approximately $70,000 with full-time benefits. Licensure requirements include LPC/LSW/MFT per Ohio boards; the position offers a comprehensive benefits package