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Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
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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.
$33,285 / year median in Ohio
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
Canton, Ohio
Mental Health
Day
6162
Job Description
Overview Why Choose Us? Join an organization with excellent teamwork and leadership support. Provide patient care in a safe environment and make a difference in someone's life! Access competitive pay, generous education and development support and an extensive benefits package. You'll be eligible for the following: On Demand Payment (Make any day pay day)
Retirement plans Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Disability and Life coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account At Armor Health, we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the wellness and wellbeing of the lives entrusted by our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values, embrace change, take ownership, attention to detail, sense of urgency, results oriented, and collaborative environment we are a dynamic team that is setting the bar and revolutionizing correctional healthcare. Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to join our team at Stark County Jail in Canton, OH. Responsibilities Provide a wide range of psychosocial assessments and preliminary diagnostic impression, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services to patients in a correctional facility as part of an established multidisciplinary treatment team and behavioral health program
Collect supporting information about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques
Evaluate data to identify causes of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists
Provide crisis management counseling, and/or short term therapy to patients as appropriate Prepare treatment and follow-up care programs
Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and appropriate intervention for each entity
Consult with other behavioral health practitioners and related staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work or related field
Current state Mental Health Professional license
Current CPR certification
Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.