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Escambia County Board Of County Commisoners

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR-JAIL MED

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$33,519 / year median in Florida

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is under the direction of the Director of Mental Health and/or Health Services Administrator. Provides assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, individual and/or group therapy to patients at the Escambia County Jail as part of an established mental health care program. This position is assigned to both inpatient and outpatient clinics within the jail. This position also takes call on a rotating basis (if licensed). This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Follows all standards and patient care protocols, all federal, state, correctional health care standards, and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioner's policies, regulations, and guidelines Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and determines proper therapeutic approaches or referral to other specialists Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to patients as appropriate to the position Prepares treatment and follow-up programs Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate's health record Maintains health services records logs and assists with data entry within the scope of mental health related items Consults with other practitioners and related staff, as appropriate in the performance of therapeutic duties and/or casework Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used and changes methods and degree of therapy when indicated Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures Facilitates and participates in inmate educational health programs Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency Answer calls during on-call rotation and may be required to work nights/weekends Performs other related duties as assigned
TPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work, or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Must have at least Registered Intern status in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family therapy and must obtain license status within three years of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Preference will be given to those Registered Interns who have already taken/passed the FL license exam Correctional experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation DSM 5a range of counseling and therapeutic techniques clinical operations and procedures interviewing and identifying psychological and developmental problemswriting accurately assess patient presentation in order to develop diagnosis and individualized treatment planapply behavioral health counseling and techniques evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress work effectively with a diverse community
SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATIONCounty-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Benefits/Compensation Package:
  • Medical / Dental / Vision plans
  • Prescription coverage
  • Employee health clinic
  • Employee fitness centers
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
Group Life Insurance Pay:
From $32.18 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person