What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Correctional Medical Management - Minnehaha County Jail?
Job Description
Job Description
Correctional Medical Management is passionate about positively changing and impacting mental healthcare for the good of our clients in correctional facilities. Our locally owned company is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join our team at the Minnehaha County Jail. You will work in a supportive and safe environment in collaboration with correctional officers to provide quality mental health services to an underserved population.
Responsibilities :
- Provide mental health services to patients with a variety of needs
- Complete screenings, assessments and evaluations
- Crisis intervention / management
- Conduct individual counseling sessions
- Lead group counseling sessions
- Create treatment plans for patients
- Educate patients on treatment plans and coping skills
- Collaborate with outside facilities and care providers
- Obtain mental health records from outside facilities to ensure continuity of care
- Work in collaboration with psych provider, counselors and medical staff
- Assist in discharge planning and coordination of community resources
- Maintain detailed records of patient encounters
Comprehensive Benefits Package :
This position might be for you if :
Requirements :
Correctional Medical Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants being consider for hire must pass a pre-employment screening including a background check before beginning work or receiving an offer of employment. Refusal to submit to pre-employment screening will result in disqualification of further employment considerations.
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