Hiring a Mental Health Coordinator for a contract.
In our organization these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a nonmedical 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.
- 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
Requirements
Mental Health Coordinator - LPC, LCSW, LMFT