Correctional Mental Health Program Manager

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a behavioral health professional to provide screening, psychoeducation, and group interventions for detainees in a correctional setting.

You will collaborate with custody and medical staff to monitor treatment needs and ensure continuity of care. The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral or social science, state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty in the state from the appropriate state licensing board is required.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.
• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of behavioral health for referred detainees.
• Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
• Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.
• Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
• Facilitate training on behavioral health related topics as requested.
• Supervise direct reports to deliver quality patient care.
• Conduct orientation, skills evaluation, and quarterly coaching for direct reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor and approve staff time sheets to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with medical staff and management teams to facilitate teamwork to collaboratively accomplish organizational goals.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training designed to solve problems and make lives easier.
• Ensure correctional facility policies and procedures are accessible for the behavioral health staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation

Group therapy

Staff supervision

Documentation

Training staff

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral/social science

Licensed clinical license in state

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a behavioral health professional to provide screening, psychoeducation, and group interventions for detainees in a correctional setting.

You will collaborate with custody and medical staff to monitor treatment needs and ensure continuity of care. The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral or social science, state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.