Mental Health Counselor

Hampden County Sheriff's Office; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampden County Sheriff's Office is seeking Mental Health Counselors for the Correctional Center's Forensic Mental Health Services program. Counselors supervise and support patients in the ESU and MHU, fostering a therapeutic environment and implementing treatment plans.

You will maintain records and submit reports to support safe, effective operation according to prescribed policies. Work schedule is 7 am-3 pm or 3 pm-11 pm on various days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support patients admitted to or on respite at the ESU and clients living in the MHU.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic/supportive environment.
• Support and implement suggested strategies for ESU/MHU treatment plans.
• Maintain records and submit reports to support safe and efficient operation according to policies.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Therapeutic environment

Documentation

Job description

The Hampden County Correctional Center’s Forensic Mental Health Services program is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Counselors. The Mental Health Counselors are responsible for the supervision and support of the patients admitted to or on respite at the HCSD Evaluation and Stabilization Unit (ESU) and the clients living in the Mental Health Unit (MHU).

The MH Counselors establish and maintain a therapeutic/supportive environment for individuals in the ESU/MHU. The MH counselors support and implement suggested strategies for individual ESU/MHU treatment plans. The MH Counselors maintain relevant information and submit reports as necessary to perform duties to promote the safe, effective and efficient operation of the institution in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.

Work Schedule: 7 am-3 pm or 3 pm-11 pm various days of the week as needed