BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST, LCSW OR LCPC
Description
Lewis and Clark County Criminal Justice Services Department is recruiting for a Behavioral Health Therapist, LCSW or LCPC. Under the general supervision of the Criminal Justice Services Behavioral Health Programs Supervisor, this position provides crisis intervention, de-escalation, screenings, assessments, and direct therapeutic care for individuals housed in the Lewis and Clark County Detention Center.
Who We Are
Through a holistic and collaborative approach, this Department aims to continually improve our county's criminal justice system by providing effective community alternatives, solutions, and services to increase community safety, reduce crime, and assist defendants in finding success.
The Criminal Justice Services Department works collaboratively with:
- Lewis and Clark County District Court
- Lewis and Clark County Justice Court
- Helena Municipal Court
- State of Montana City Court, East Helena Municipality
- Helena Police Department
- Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office
- Lewis and Clark County Attorney's Office
- Lewis and Clark County Youth Probation Office
- Department of Corrections Adult Probation and Parole Bureau
- Office of the Public Defender, Region IV
Benefits
Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!
Includes:
- Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage:
- Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees.
- High-Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full-time employees.
- PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents
- Retirement plans
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
- Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25,000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee.
- Wellness Screening Incentive
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! https://fed-pro.org/public-service/
Other Benefits Includes:
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Cost of living increases
- Market adjustments
- Step based wage increases
- Paid parental leave
Requirements
The knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Accredited master's degree in social work or counseling
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) preferred
- Certification of Mental Health Professional Person (MHPP) preferred
- Current Montana license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or licensure candidate
- Two (2) years' experience providing counseling and behavioral health services preferred
- Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) annual training
- Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) required or must be completed within first 18 months of employment
Duties
- Works as part of the detention center's behavioral health team to provide holistic behavioral health care to incarcerated individuals
- Performs crisis intervention and de-escalation tactics for individuals who are experiencing active suicidality, self-harm plans, and homicidal ideations
- Ensures comprehensive behavioral health services are provided in the Detention Center to include mental health, substance misuse, and trauma
- Works collaboratively with detention center staff to provide care for all incarcerated individuals
- Provides behavioral health consultations for requesting and referred incarcerated individuals
- Develops and implements short-term, strength-based treatment plans
- Works with the detention center medical staff and community providers to support Medication Assisted Treatment for opioid use disorders
- Testifies in court as required
- Assists in data entry, tracking, and reporting of required program utilization
- Prepares and maintains client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes onsite in the facility, maintaining client confidentiality
- Participates in case conferences with members of the detention center's behavioral health team
- Counsels incarcerated individuals in one-on-one sessions if caseload allows
- Assists with care coordination in collaboration with community providers
- Montana First Judicial District Behavioral Health Court Treatment team participation
- Performs other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.
Examples of Knowledge
- Montana Code Annotated and Lewis and Clark County regulations, including health and welfare laws and ordinances
- Lewis and Clark County, LCSO Detention Center, and Department of Criminal Justice Services policies and procedures
- Familiarization with community health and human service resources
- Trauma sensitive and trauma informed programming with an understanding of trauma and how trauma presents in choices and interactions
- Working with minority, underserved, transient populations, and / or individuals with co-occurring disorders
- Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health disorders
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols
- HIPAA regulations and expectations within a detention center
- Acts as a mandatory reporter, to include the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Examples of Skills & Abilities
- Utilizing Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, and Word applications to communicate and track client progress
- Build healthy and appropriate rapport with incarcerated individuals
- Provide unconditional positive regard for all people
- Recognize and prioritize individuals based upon severity of need
- Maintain an organized workspace
- Develop and evaluate treatment options and strategies
- Maintain client/patient confidentiality
- Understand and follows oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions
- Operate computer systems and related software
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Establish effective working relationships with offenders, defendants, fellow employees, supervisors, judges, attorneys, community service organizations/ representatives, and citizens
Special Requirements
- Must pass extensive criminal background check conducted by Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office Detention Center staff
- Complete a facility tour of the Detention Center prior to accepting position
Physical Demands
Duties generally performed in the Detention Center, where hazards and discomforts are controlled and modifiable. This position requires the ability to stand, bend at the waist, kneel, reach over the head, talk, hear, and see. Must be able to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone, copiers, fax machines, and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with detention center medical staff, detention officers, transportation coordination, offenders, defendants, legal professionals, and community service agencies. Position will require occasional visits to other sites.
Pay
Base Pay $33.8 - $39.77 / Hour
Schedule
Day Shift, Monday - Friday
Contact Information
Name: Keni Grose
Phone: 406-447-8316
Email: kgrose@lccountymt.gov