PRN Jail-Based Behavioral Health Clinician

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Grand Forks, Crookston (ND, MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Professional development

Referral program

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist for Pennington County Jail in Grand Forks, ND. This PRN role emphasizes screening detainees and delivering psychoeducation to individuals or groups.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with custody and medical staff, ensure documentation, and support continuity of care. A Master’s degree is required; licensure preferred and CPR is required before hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral/Social Science required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role.
• Must be able to practice independently.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.
• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring 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.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral/Social Science

State licensure preferred

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist for Pennington County Jail in Grand Forks, ND. This PRN role emphasizes screening detainees and delivering psychoeducation to individuals or groups.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with custody and medical staff, ensure documentation, and support continuity of care. A Master’s degree is required; licensure preferred and CPR is required before hire.