Job Summary: In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facilit...
Job Summary: In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility. The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Job Responsibilities: • Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates. • Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning. • Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen. • Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times. • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload. • Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.
Typically 8 hour shifts. 40 hrs/week guaranteed, but expected to have open availability to work per the scheduling policy