Inmate Mental Health Clinician

QCHC Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance provided by QCHC

Matching 401K

PayActiv for early access to pay

Referral Program

EAP Program

FinFit for Financial Wellness

Working Advantage Discount Program

Holiday Pay

BCBS Health Insurance - Full-time

Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance

PTO - Full-time Employees

Job summary

Quality Correctional Health Care (QCHC Inc) seeks a Mental Health Professional for the Hamilton County facility on the day shift. You will interview inmates on suicide watch, assess risk, triage requests, and coordinate with medical and correctional staff to deliver appropriate mental health care.

Full-time position requiring a Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling or Social Work and a current, valid license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• Current, valid license in the field.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Maintains annual continuing education requirements.
• Able to utilize a teamwork approach.

Responsibilities

• Interview inmates on suicide watch and assess risk.
• Coordinate with medical and correctional staff to provide care.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with clients.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date documentation.
• Respond promptly in emergencies.
• Refer to attending physician when appropriate.
• Triages other mental health requests.

Skills

Empathy

Rapport building

Teamwork

Ethical conduct

Communication

Crisis response

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling, Social Work or related field

Current, valid license in field

Job description

Quality Correctional Health Care (QCHC Inc) seeks a Mental Health Professional for the Hamilton County facility on the day shift. You will interview inmates on suicide watch, assess risk, triage requests, and coordinate with medical and correctional staff to deliver appropriate mental health care.

Full-time position requiring a Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling or Social Work and a current, valid license.