Licensed Mental Health Professional - Part Time - Flexible Hours

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Columbus (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to screen detainees and provide individual or group psychoeducation and interventions. You will work under supervision, coordinating with custody and medical teams to manage behavioral health concerns.

The role involves monitoring detainees’ mental health, documenting care, and supporting discharge planning. CPR certification and a valid driver’s license are required, with licensure preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field is 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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Screen detainees referred by staff or identified through booking to assess behavioral health needs.
• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health of referred detainees.
• Coordinate with custody/medical staff for management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Complete documentation and maintain records for referral tracking and CQI under supervision.
• Provide training to solve problems and support staff as needed.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation

Group interventions

Independent practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral/Social Science

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 program401(k) w/employer matchHealth insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceProfessional DevelopmentPaid Time OffDisability InsuranceREQUIRED 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.