Licensed Mental Health Professional - Corrections

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist at Itasca County Jail in Grand Rapids, MN. The role centers on screening detainees, delivering psychoeducation and group interventions, and coordinating care with custody and medical staff.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license is required to support off-site coordination as needed.

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.
• Must be able to practice independently.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health screening for detainees referred by facility staff or identified through prescreening.
• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health for detainees.
• Coordinate with custody/medical staff for treatment and continuity of care.
• Monitor and support therapeutic care for segregated and isolated detainees.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for discharge planning and information sharing.
• Complete documentation and maintain referral/tracking records under supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment to behavioral health support and training to improve lives.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation

Group interventions

Documentation

Collaboration with custody staff

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist at Itasca County Jail in Grand Rapids, MN. The role centers on screening detainees, delivering psychoeducation and group interventions, and coordinating care with custody and medical staff.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field, CPR certification, and the ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license is required to support off-site coordination as needed.