Mental Health Professional - Jail Services

Catholic-Charities-Serving-Central-Washington; Wenatchee (WA); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 63 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sick leave

Annual longevity awards

Résumé du poste

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington seeks a Mental Health Professional to deliver clinical services within a jail transition program in Chelan County. You will identify, assess, and support incarcerated individuals, coordinating with corrections staff and community providers to facilitate transition out of jail and reintegration into the community.

You will document assessments, develop plans of care, and collaborate on discharge planning while maintaining compliance with funder and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure.
• 2 years of clinical treatment experience preferred; 1 year with the justice system preferred.
• Licensed or licensure-eligible as LMHC/LMHCA, LICSW/LICSWA, LMFT/LMFTA or WA LAAC credentials.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance as required.

Responsabilités

• Collaborates with corrections staff to identify individuals for assessment and treatment services.
• Completes assessments and develops plans of care and release plans with input from jail staff.
• Designs interventions and safety plans aligned with client goals and treatment needs.
• Performs ongoing mental health assessments and coordinates with providers and jail medical staff.
• Assists clients in accessing social services, transportation, and community resources.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals to inpatient/outpatient care.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment skills

Safety assessment skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling

Description du poste

Position Summary:The Mental Health Professional is responsible for clinical services within the jail transition program. This role collaborates with corrections staff for Chelan County to identify, assess, and support incarcerated individuals in need of mental health services and assist with their transition out of the jail setting. The Mental Health Professional works directly with clients, corrections staff, community providers, and Catholic Charities programs to coordinate care and support community reintegration.Responsibilities:Jail Transition ServicesCollaborates with corrections staff to identify individuals with behavioral health conditions who may benefit from assessment and treatment servicesCompletes assessments and screeners to initiate treatment planning and, with input from jail and corrections staff, develops an incarceration plan of care and release planBuilds on client strengths to design interventions and safety plans targeted at individual needs, problem statements, and treatment plan goals and objectivesConducts and documents ongoing assessments of clients’ mental health and coordinates with providers and jail medical staffAssists clients with applying for social services benefits, coordinating transportation, and accessing additional resourcesCoordinates with service providers for discharge planning to connect clients with referrals, placement into inpatient or outpatient treatment, medical care, etc.Ensures that necessary documentation is completed according to contractual, funding, and agency requirements and that progress notes accurately reflect client statusTeam Mentoring and Clinical ConsultationProvides clinical consultation to case managers and peer counselors, escalating to the Program Manager for clinical supervision and expertise as appropriate.Fosters teamwork, cooperation, and respectful communication between team members to support effective client services.Contract Deliverables & ComplianceAttend community stakeholder meetings as assigned to strengthen partnerships with other service providers and support successful coordination of careWorks with Program Manager to ensure that program operations meet contractual, funder, and WAC requirements for program staffing and service deliveryAssures that services and documentation are in line with the policies, procedures, and requirements as contracted with managed care organizationsPerform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements:This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.Non-Physical Requirements:EducationMaster’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensureExperience2 years of experience providing clinical treatment services preferred1 year of experience working with the justice system, law enforcement, or corrections preferred.Special SkillsStrong clinical and safety assessment skillsKnowledge of community resources and hospital systemsPossess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team memberAbility to represent the agency in a professional manner within the communityLicensure, Registration, CertificationMental Health Counselor or Associate (LMHC or LMHCA), Independent Clinical Social Worker or Associate (LICSW or LICSWA), Marriage & Family Therapist or Associate (LMFT or LMFTA) licenses or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) credential with the Washington State Department of HealthValid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance required by WA StateMust be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance providerEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWage: $40.76-$45.86 per hour, depending on experience and credentialsSchedule: Monday & Tuesday 8am-5pm and Wednesday 8am-noon (20 hours per week)Benefits:Sick leave accrues 1 hour for every hour 40 hours workedAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment