Licensed Detention Behavioral Health Specialist

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Minnesota; On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health professional to screen detainees and provide individual or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions. Under supervision, you will monitor behavioral health, coordinate with custody and medical staff, and support segregation care plans within a detention setting.

The role requires a Master’s in a Behavioral/Social Science, CPR certification, and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or prescreening.
• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health.
• Coordinate with custody and medical staff for treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation

Skills-based interventions

Documentation/Recordkeeping

Training and problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health professional to screen detainees and provide individual or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions. Under supervision, you will monitor behavioral health, coordinate with custody and medical staff, and support segregation care plans within a detention setting.

The role requires a Master’s in a Behavioral/Social Science, CPR certification, and ability to work independently.