Licensed Mental Health Professional - Part Time

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist at Becker County Jail in Detroit Lakes, MN. Under supervision, you will screen detainees, provide individual or group psychoeducation, and assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health.

Qualifications include a Master s in Behavioral/Social Science, CPR certification, and a valid driver s license. You must be able to practice independently and complete documentation to support continuity

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field required.
• Current clinical licensure preferred.
• CPR certification obtained prior to hire.
• Must be able to practice independently.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Perform behavioral health screening of detainees under supervision.
• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health.
• Coordinate care with custody and medical staff for detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
• Support continuity of care and discharge planning via information sharing.
• Complete documentation and maintain referral records for CQI under supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment to behavioral health support and problem solving.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid drivers license

Independent practice

Education

Masters Degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Becker County Jail - MN - Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $53.00 - $53.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Behavioral Health, SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical care, mental health care, and business services. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

BENEFITS: (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance

Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty from the appropriate state licensing board preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role.
• 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.