Mental Health Specialist

Duties

• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with client base while asserting ethical boundaries.
• Provides behavioral health supportive services to include, but not limited to psychoeducation, case management, discharge planning, and referral.
• Conducts crisis mental health assessments and risk assessments to determine clinically appropriate recommendations for housing and referral for additional services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on crisis intervention cases and possible transfers to alternate levels of care or other facilities.
• Serves as a liaison between physical and behavioral health service teams.
• Works collaboratively with other treatment providers and the participating client.
• Refers patients for additional services, if indicated.
• Maintains thorough documentation of services.
• Develops and conducts education programs.
• Follows all procedures to maintain safe provision of services within the institution.
• Functions as a member of the Mental Health Department.
• Participates in treatment team meetings with other members of the Mental Health Department.
• Participates in meetings, training programs, and other functions related to the job.
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Recognizes trends and identifies needs within the incarcerated population that could be served by increased mental health services.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field AND three (3) years of prior experience in a health or human services agency.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Prior work experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
• Must show proof of a current CPR/BLS certification prior to appointment.
• Act 33/34 clearances are required to prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$28.0701 per hour

Schedule

24/7 facility