Mental Health Counselor

Company: Wellpath
Location: Hanford
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Why Wellpath:

Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"

About this role:

Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher licensed health professional, the Licensed Mental Health Professional will be responsible for providing screening, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic interventions such as brief therapy using evidence-based practices to inmates in accordance with all applicable licensure standards as well as state and federal rules and regulations.

Additional Details: Fantastic Mental Health Opportunities! Industry Leader in Corrections!! NOW is your moment to take the next career step! Correctional healthcare offers a great way to take the next career steps while making a profound difference in the lives of an underserved patient population. What you bring to the table:

Education for Mental Health Professional:

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline

Experience for Mental Health Professional:

One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting

Licenses/Certifications for Mental Health Professional:

Unrestricted, current license in the State of practice - e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist - Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc
What you will do:
Triages and conducts intake evaluations and/or assessments for patients admitted to outpatient housing unit and/or referred by Security, Healthcare staff, and other Community sources and makes appropriate recommendations to the healthcare unit and security staff regarding the direction or required level of care
Refer all inmates eligible for involuntary treatment to the appropriate health care provider for evaluation (e.g. local psychiatric prescriber, County Mental Health, and/or Emergency Room)
Recommend special housing or special watch and/or observation to security staff based on clinical findings
Identify and conduct other essential treatment services such as, psychoeducational groups, substance abuse counseling, pre-release planning, and other transitional groups when appropriate
Recommend and develop treatment plans to address the full scope of services that are clinically indicated for patients including but not limited to group and individual therapy, when appropriate for inmates on his/her caseload and ensure regular updates are completed in accordance with local policy
When applicable, initiates involuntary hospitalization for patients who need to be transferred to an outside Mental Health facility and generate appropriate paperwork relevant to the hospitalization
Assess for suicide risk and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques for high-risk inmates
Conduct daily rounds and evaluations to assess the treatment needs of inmates that request or desire mental health services within the jail setting especially for those in segregation/ separation units
Address sick call requests and evaluate patients by obtaining biopsychosocial history, including current medication and consulting with other health care providers to consider continuing psychotropic medications. Also discuss ways to obtain mental health services while incarcerated.
Refer to prescribing providers when clinically indicated and coordinate closely with the Prescriber to ensure that patients requiring evaluation or re-evaluation for medication are seen in a timely manner with pertinent information to the patient's clinical condition available.
Encourage medication adherence and identify when patients are non-adherent to the prescribed regimen.
Provide consultation to security and healthcare staff regarding inmates' behaviors, safety concerns or other mental health concerns
Provide linkage and/or discharge planning services when necessary or when appropriate
Respond to and provide mental health crisis intervention in psychiatric emergencies as needed for the entire facility
Oversee the clinical needs of patients on his/her caseload
When applicable, participate in the treatment programming and planning discussion of challenging cases and follow-up to monitor compliance and outcomes.
Attends regular treatment team multidisciplinary meetings, classification meetings, or other required administrative meetings
Participates in CQI and QA studies and group sessions
Monitors the clinical condition and treatment needs of Special Needs population (e.g. developmentally disabled, juveniles in adult facilities, Seriously Mentally Ill, etc.) in accordance with local policy and state and federal regulations
Works effectively with all staff including security, healthcare, ancillary, and administrative staff
Provide on-call services as needed
Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics such as signs and symptoms of mental illness, management of mentally ill inmates, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and related topics
Document all findings in the patient's health record providing written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course, and other documentation requirements as outlined by company and Facility policy
Provide services in compliance with Facility and company Safety and Mental Health Policies and Procedures
Participate in Peer Review activities and staff training
May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process of potential staff
May assist in orientation and training of new employees
Responsible for the performance evaluations and successful training of direct reports
Perform other duties as assigned

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Our investment in you:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
Time off & leave benefits
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental benefits
Perks and discounts
And more available here https://wellpathcareers.com/
Compensation Range: $54 - $66 / hour%60567109% %%medtech%%

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