Site Mental Health Manager - Full Time

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a qualified behavioral health professional to deliver screenings and interventions for detainees in a correctional setting in Columbia, SC.

The role involves collaboration with custody and medical staff, documentation, and staff supervision. The position requires a Master’s in a behavioral or social science, active licensure in the state, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral or social science field from an accredited college or university.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty in the state licensing board.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained.
• Hands-on or online certifications accepted.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• Ability to practice independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening.
• Provide individual and group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health for detainees.
• Coordinate with custody and medical staff in management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
• Complete documentation and maintain records for referral tracking and CQI.
• Supervise direct reports and conduct quarterly coaching.
• Partner with medical staff to facilitate teamwork and organizational goals.
• Ensure policies and procedures are accessible for behavioral health staff.

Skills

Behavioral health screening

Psychoeducation

Interventions delivery

Documentation

Coaching and supervision

Team coordination

Independent practice

Education

Master’s Degree in behavioral or social science

Active state licensure (clinical)

CPR certification

Job description

Summary

Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical care, mental health care, and business services. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 the monitoring of 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.
• Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.
• Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
• Facilitate training on behavioral health related topics as requested.
• Supervise direct reports to deliver quality patient care.
• Conduct orientation, skills evaluation, and quarterly coaching for direct reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor and approve staff time sheets to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with medical staff and management teams to facilitate teamwork to collaboratively accomplish organizational goals.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training designed to solve problems and make lives easier.
• Ensure correctional facility policies and procedures are accessible for the behavioral health staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral/social science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) from an accredited college or university required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty in the state from the appropriate state licensing board required.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role.
• Hands-on or online certifications are accepted.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle are required.
• Must be able to practice independently required.