Detention Behavioral Health Clinician

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; 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 Clinician to provide screening, psychoeducation, and case management for detainees under supervision.

You will coordinate with custody and medical staff, monitor therapy, and document referrals and outcomes. The role requires a Master’s in a Behavioral/Social Science, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, and the ability to practice independently.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained.
• Hands-on or online certifications accepted.
• Must be able to practice independently.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.
• Under supervision, 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) under supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training to solve problems and make lives easier.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide screening, psychoeducation, and case management for detainees under supervision.

You will coordinate with custody and medical staff, monitor therapy, and document referrals and outcomes. The role requires a Master’s in a Behavioral/Social Science, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, and the ability to practice independently.