Mental Health Professional - Corrections - Civil Service

Snohomish County, WA; Everett (WA); Presencial; USD 95.245 - 115.822; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Snohomish County, WA is seeking a Mental Health Professional for corrections to assess and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals. The role involves crisis intervention, developing treatment plans, and working closely with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care. Candidates must have a master's degree and relevant licensure, along with experience in treating mentally ill clients.

Formación

• Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or related field required.
• Two years of experience in direct treatment of mentally ill clients preferred.
• Full licensure in Washington state is mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Assess psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans for psychiatric inmates.
• Coordinate inmate care with corrections staff and community mental health agencies.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessments

Counseling techniques

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Master's degree in social work or clinical psychology

Full licensure as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor in Washington

Descripción del empleo

Mental Health Professional - Corrections - Civil Service

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$95,245.92/yr - $115,822.20/yr

BASIC FUNCTION

To assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care.

Job Duties

• Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention to emotionally distressed and mentally ill inmates.
• Conducts evaluations of inmates for the purpose of suicide intervention and prevention; completes daily assessments of inmate suicide watches, behavioral watches, and property restrictions.
• Coordinates inmate care with Corrections staff to ensure inmates' special needs are addressed, including coordinating safe transportation for inmates from the jail to the Triage Center, to the hospital ER, or assisting inmates in formulating alternate transportation plans.
• Provides information to courts and attorneys regarding recommendations for competency and/or civil commitment procedures.
• Develops Individualized Treatment Plans for psychiatric inmates who require intensive behavior management; completes referrals to ARNP for medication management services.
• Promotes linkages with community mental health agencies, other support services and families for inmate care and coordination for continuum of care; including discharge planning; collaborates with community health providers for inmates who are enrolled clients.
• Completes inmate need assessments and develops individualized release plans for inmates suffering from mental illness to connect inmates with appropriate services in the community.
• Consults and coordinates inmate release needs with Jail Transition Services (JTS) staff, Snohomish County Healthcare Benefits Facilitator, Designated Mental Health Professionals (DMHPs), Hospital Social Workers, Snohomish County Triage Center staff, Community Mental Health providers, and family members of inmates as appropriate.
• Maintains routine statistical data/information related to duties and submits necessary documentation to Lead MHP.
• Maintains the safety and security of staff and inmates when making clinical decisions regarding inmates.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities for off-hours MHP coverage.
• Attends departmental meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Assists with the on-site supervision of mental health interns.
• Provides mental health training for jail staff as needed.
• Completes other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A master's degree in social work, clinical psychology or related field; PLUS, two (2) years' experience in the direct treatment of mentally ill clients; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Full licensure as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington required. Must pass job related tests. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application. No maximum age.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• mental health assessments
• crisis intervention and counseling techniques
• mental health and co-occurring symptomatology and treatment modalities
• abnormal behavior, symptomatology, and treatment modalities of mental disorders
• legal parameters and procedures concerning civil commitment and community treatment practices
• Snohomish County community resources for mental health and chemical dependency treatment
• substance abuse and chemical dependency profiles

Ability to:

• respond effectively to crisis situations
• relate to severely disturbed and/or difficult persons in order to determine appropriate mental health services, monitoring and housing
• gather and analyze pertinent data
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff of interdisciplinary teams and community providers
• assess and diagnose mental disorders and determine need for psychiatric services
• maintain detailed records and prepare clear, concise written documentation
• work independently and as part of a team, both effectively and productively
• efficiently coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner

SUPERVISION

Employees report to the Lead MHP, Health Services Administrator or other administrative superior as assigned. Employees work independently on specific assignments, which are completed in accordance with established guidelines, practices and regulations. Work is reviewed through meetings, status reports and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of work occurs primarily in the Snohomish County Jail. Inmate interviews are conducted throughout the jail housing units and in the booking/intake area. Employee may be required to interview inmates in alternate settings. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. There may be instances when the on-call MHP is required to respond to the jail to assess an inmate during off-duty hours when on pager rotation.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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