Position Summary:

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for interviewing inmates who are on suicide watch, assessing suicide risk, referring to attending physician when appropriate and triaging other mental health requests from medical and correctional staff. Duties and Responsibilities Utilize therapeutic interventions to assist identified inmates during their incarceration Coordinate with medical and correctional personnel to provide optimized care Render accurate diagnosis or diagnostic impression based on information obtained during initial mental health assessment and subsequent sessions (if license allows) Conduct psychosocial evaluations and mental status exams Develop, with client's assistance, an individualized treatment plan and monitor client's progress utilizing the treatment plan Keep up-to-date, concise, and accurate documentation Assure prompt and appropriate response in emergency situations Incorporate discharge planning techniques into sessions, such as providing outside resources and referrals as needed Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Mental Health Director and the

On-Site Health Services Administrator Benefits:

Malpractice Insurance provided by QCHC Matching 401K PayActiv for early access to pay Referral Program EAP Program FinFit for Financial Wellness Working Advantage Discount Program Holiday Pay BCBS Health Insurance•Full time Employees or equivalent hours Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance•Full Time Employees PTO•

Full Time Employees Requirements:

Master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Social Work or related field Current, valid license in field

LSW, LCSW

(ideal), LPCC (ideal) Highly esteemed in moral and ethical character Maintains firm boundaries in therapeutic relationships Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients Maintains annual continuing education requirements Able to utilize a teamwork approach #IND1