Jobs · Healthcare · Missouri

Licensed Mental Health Professional - PRN

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. · Kansas City, MO · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the Role

Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical care, mental health care, and business services while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and commitment to solving problems and improving lives. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified through the booking process or nursing services.
  • Deliver individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions under supervision.
  • Assist custody and medical staff in monitoring behavioral health for referred detainees.
  • Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
  • Monitor and assess therapeutic support for segregated and isolated detainees.
  • Support and supplement county behavioral health services in stabilizing at-risk detainees.
  • Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care, discharge planning, and case management by sharing pertinent patient information.
  • Complete documentation and maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI) under supervision.
  • Demonstrate commitment to providing behavioral health support and training to solve problems and improve lives.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) required.
  • Current licensure with clinical specialty from the appropriate state licensing board preferred.
  • CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role (hands-on or online certifications accepted).
  • Ability to practice independently.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

  • Referral program
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Paid Time Off
  • Disability Insurance

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