Mental Health Professional

Monterey County Health Department; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide comprehensive mental health services to inmates in the JBBS program. This full-time position involves conducting assessments, coordinating care, and providing crisis intervention, requiring a Master's level education and relevant licensure. The role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for significant therapeutic impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s level education in relevant field required.
• Full licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) necessary.
• Active Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intakes, evaluations, and assessments for inmates.
• Coordinates care with healthcare staff and provides crisis intervention.
• Documents services and maintains organized notes.

Skills

Mental Health Services

Substance Use Disorder Expertise

Crisis Intervention

Clinical Supervision

Education

Master’s level education (MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Social Work)

Job description

Mental Health Professional / JBBS
Location: Brighton
Schedule: Full-time / Sun-Thurs, Day shift
Pay range: $39-42/hr
FT Benefits

Position Overview
Effectively applies mental health and substance use disorder expertise and clinical skills in providing Mental Health Services to inmates or clients enrolled in the JBBS program resulting in an optimal level of care and significant achievements in therapeutic outcomes.

Essential Job Duties
Conducts intakes, evaluations, and/or assessments for (i) inmates referred by the appropriate security, healthcare, or community staff and (ii) inmates who request mental health services; makes referrals to nursing services based on reported symptoms by patient
Identifies mental health symptoms and treatment needs, including (if necessary) special housing or watch, and makes recommendations to healthcare unit and security staff
Coordinates closely with MD, Prescriber, Psychiatrist, and any other necessary staff to ensure evaluation/care of patient
Supports inmates on medication assisted treatment (MAT)
Identifies, recommends, and conducts non-pharmacological treatments when appropriate and/or applicable Provides mental health crisis and suicide intervention and management for facility
Provides clinical supervision and treatment plans for inmates on caseload
Monitors conditions and treatment needs of special inmate population
Provides staff training in relevant mental health issues
Attends regular treatment team multidisciplinary meetings, classification meetings, or other required administrative meetings, as well as participating in CQI and/or QA studies and group sessions
Provides treatment services in all areas of the facility
Provides consultation to security and healthcare staff regarding patient behavior, safety concerns, or other mental health concerns
Able to provide linkage and/or discharge planning services when necessary/appropriate
Documents services and encounters appropriately and accurately, provides accessibility of notes for staff, and ensures transfer of information by maintaining organized and legible notes
When applicable participates in treatment programming and planning discussions of problem cases, follow-up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input
When applicable, initiates involuntary hospitalization for those inmates who need to be transferred to outside mental health facilities; generates appropriate paperwork relevant to the hospitalization

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Master’s level education: MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Social Work, or related field
Required applicable licensure include one of the following: LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT; full licensure required
Active Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential; in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Correctional mental health experience is preferred