Mental Health Clinician Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Mental Health Clinician shall follow the SheriffsOffice chain of command policy and work under the supervision of theMental Health Director.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Shall assist inthe care and custody of inmates detained or sentenced to the NorfolkCounty Correctional Center, or related programs. Shall provideassessment & case management/stabilization to the inmate population.

Shall perform mental health screenings as necessary to identify those inneed of mental health treatment. Shall serve as a liaison to theconsultant Psychiatrist and the forensic mental health department oninmate mental health issues. Shall provide specialized cognitivebehavioral treatment to the MAT and substance use population. Shallprovide individual and group treatment specific to clinical needs,specialized populations, new initiatives and programs. Shall workclosely with all disciplines (program staff, security staff, medicalstaff, etc.) on issues of inmate care. Shall maintain confidential filesand statistics on all inmate encounters, mental health referrals, andtreatment services provided. Shall ensure mental health services are incompliance with ACA, NCCHC and DOC standards. Shall ensure continuity ofcare for the chronically mentally ill inmates from admission todischarge. Shall evaluate referred patients, follow-up as indicated, anddocument in medical records. Shall conduct restrictive housing unitinmate rounds and complete all appropriate/necessary paperwork. Shallevaluate all psychiatric patients housed in the Health Services Unit toinclude disposition. Shall conduct discharge planning for inmatesreceiving mental health services. Shall assist in special projects asrequired. Shall perform administrative tasks (including attendingmeetings) and paperwork duties/assignments in a timely and professionalmanner. Shall perform other duties as assigned by the Mental HealthDirector. The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add ordelete from these responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degreerequired. Related licensure (LMHC, LICSW, must be independentlylicensed). Correctional Mental Health experienced preferred. Must have aworking knowledge of computers. Must have knowledge of medical recordsin accordance with minimum standards. Must have the ability to work in afast-paced office environment. Must have a valid Massachusetts driverslicenses

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Communicationskills Constant business contact with people Frequent communication ofdata Occasional direction, control and planning activity Occasionalinfluencing people about ideas or things Frequent makinggeneralizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable orverifiable criteria Frequent dealing with people beyond giving andreceiving instructions Frequent performing repetitive or similar workOccasional performing under stress Constant precise attainment of setstandards and/or policies Seldom-slippery floor hazard Frequent sittingOccasional standing Occasional walking Seldom lifting (max. 20 lbs.)Seldom carrying (max. 20 lbs.) Specifics (i.e. distance, length of time,height, force, manipulation, sensitivity) will be provided upon requestLimited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence)Variably-paced

HOURS OF WORK

40 hours per week with 2 evening shift oras assigned by the Director of Mental Health and/or designee. Everyother regular Saturday shifts are required, as well as holidays, eveningcoverage.

Work schedule/hours worked subject to change based on facilityneeds. NCSO is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

M/F/D/V All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will beconsidered for this position