Licensed Mental Health Professional — Detainee Services

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support detainees with mental health needs within a correctional setting.

The role involves screening, psychoeducation, and collaborating with custody and medical teams to manage behavioral health concerns. Responsibilities include monitoring therapeutic support for isolated detainees, coordinating with county services for continuity of care, and completing thorough documentation for referral tracking and CQI

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 are 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 delivery

Interventions (group)

Documentation & CQI

Staff collaboration

Independent practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral/Social Science

State clinical licensure preferred

CPR certification

Driver’s license

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support detainees with mental health needs within a correctional setting.

The role involves screening, psychoeducation, and collaborating with custody and medical teams to manage behavioral health concerns. Responsibilities include monitoring therapeutic support for isolated detainees, coordinating with county services for continuity of care, and completing thorough documentation for referral tracking and CQI