Therapeutic Mental Health Counselor - ESU/MHU Support

Hampden County Sheriff's Office; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampden County Sheriff's Office is seeking Mental Health Counselors for the Correctional Center's Forensic Mental Health Services program. Counselors supervise and support patients in the ESU and MHU, fostering a therapeutic environment and implementing treatment plans.

You will maintain records and submit reports to support safe, effective operation according to prescribed policies. Work schedule is 7 am-3 pm or 3 pm-11 pm on various days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support patients admitted to or on respite at the ESU and clients living in the MHU.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic/supportive environment.
• Support and implement suggested strategies for ESU/MHU treatment plans.
• Maintain records and submit reports to support safe and efficient operation according to policies.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Therapeutic environment

Documentation

Job description

Hampden County Sheriff's Office is seeking Mental Health Counselors for the Correctional Center's Forensic Mental Health Services program. Counselors supervise and support patients in the ESU and MHU, fostering a therapeutic environment and implementing treatment plans.

You will maintain records and submit reports to support safe, effective operation according to prescribed policies. Work schedule is 7 am-3 pm or 3 pm-11 pm on various days as needed.