Licensed Mental Health Pro — Transform Care in Corrections

Wellpath; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellpath seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional to work in a correctional facility, conducting intake evaluations, providing therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, and developing treatment plans for inmates.

You will monitor the clinical needs of inmates on your caseload, provide staff training on mental health topics, and document all findings in accordance with facility policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline.
• One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting.
• Unrestricted, current license in the State of practice – e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist - Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.
• This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations for their level of care.
• Develop and recommend treatment plans, conduct essential treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups, and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
• Respond to sick call requests, provide medication adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention, oversee the clinical needs of patients on caseload, and participate in treatment team multidisciplinary meetings and administrative meetings.
• Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all findings in the patient's health record, and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline

Job description

Wellpath seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional to work in a correctional facility, conducting intake evaluations, providing therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, and developing treatment plans for inmates.

You will monitor the clinical needs of inmates on your caseload, provide staff training on mental health topics, and document all findings in accordance with facility policies.