Licensed Mental Health Professional - Part Time - 4 Hours Weekly

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Walker (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full 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 Behavioral Health Specialist to deliver screening and education within a correctional setting in Minnesota. Under supervision, you will support custody and medical staff and coordinate care for detainees with behavioral health concerns.

The role emphasizes documentation, CQI, and collaboration with county services for discharge planning and continuity of care, with opportunities for professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) 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.

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

CPR certification

Independent practice

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Job description

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

• Referral program


• 401(k) w/employer match


• Health insurance


• Vision insurance


• Dental insurance


• Professional Development


• Paid Time Off


• Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 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.