Summary:

Must have either LPCC or LISW We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Counselor/Therapist - LPCC or LISW to join a multidisciplinary mental health team. The ideal candidate will provide behavioral health services, conduct assessments, support treatment planning, and deliver therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities:

As a member of interdisciplinary mental health treatment team, responsible for assigned mental health/substance abuse interventions for a caseload of mentally ill Patients; completes detailed screens, mental health evaluations & crisis services inclusive of suicide watch assessments within their scope of practice; provides clinical direction to lower level workers; may serve as treatment team coordinator; conducts advanced practice individual & group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan, using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice & directed by supervisor; provides clinical case management services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender compliance with the mental health treatment plan. Completes psychosocial needs & treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning; completes transfer & discharge summaries; consults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload inmate's institutional adjustment & service needs. Initiates & maintains contact with families & community agencies; provides & seeks information relative to patient care & treatment; makes appropriate community and re-entry referrals, per mental health treatment team. Writes reports or documentation to include documentation of all inmate contacts, clinical case management progress note entries, discharge plans & miscellaneous forms & reports as needed per policy & protocol. Attends meetings with supervision; performs other duties as assigned, attends in-service training sessions & workshops for professional development; participates in peer review as assigned; must conduct themselves professionally & in law-abiding manner, at all times & in accordance with the facility #HC010

Pay:

Up to $54.00 per hour Application Question(s): When would be the best time to call you to discuss the position and pay? Please provide your email address so that I can send you the detailed JD and pay.

Work Location:

In person