Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Job Title: Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Location: Union Springs, AL

Job Type: Contract (Start Date 02/17/2025; End Date 05/17/2025)

Rate: $53/hr

Note: Must be interested in temp to perm. Must have a master's level Alabama license (LPC, LCSW, LMSW).

Job Description:

• Performs individual and group therapeutic interven tions as appropriate.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and mental health intake evaluations as indicated.
• Performs risk assessment and intervention,
• Provides behavioral health consultation to members of the multi-disciplinary clinical team and to correctional personnel as directed.
• Performs crisis intervention and de-escalation as indicated.
• Supports and/or direct care coordination efforts for patients returning to the community requiring ongoing behavioral health services.
• Initiates, completes, and maintains patient treatment plans.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
• Participates in and conducts in-service training programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff.
• Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education:

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline.
• Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice - LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, or Psychologist. Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.
• Counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.