Licensed Mental Health Professional

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.   

• Under supervision, provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.  

• Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of 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 of segregated and isolated detainees.  

• Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.  

• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.  

• Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI) under supervision.  

• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training to solve problems and make lives easier.  

• Perform all other duties as assigned.  

BENEFITS: (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):   

• Referral program 

• 401(k) w/employer match 

• Health insurance 

• Vision insurance 

• Dental insurance 

• Professional Development 

• Paid Time Off 

• Disability Insurance 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.) 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 are accepted. 

• Must be able to practice independently. 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.