What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at MEDIKO INC?
Job Location : Buncombe County Detention - Asheville, NC
Position Type : MEDIKO Employee - Full Time
Salary Range : Undisclosed
Job Shift : Day Shift
Description
MEDIKO : Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.
Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It’s what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.
Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.
If you’re ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!
Here are the Details -
Position : Licensed Mental Health Professional
Schedule : Monday-Friday
Location : Buncombe County Detention Center
Responsibilities :
Collect information about patients through interview, case history review, and / or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify focus of treatment interventions and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists
Provide crisis management, and / or short-term solution-focused therapy to patients as appropriate; provide therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and appropriate interventions
Initiate an interdisciplinary treatment plan and participate in the ongoing treatment planning process
Consult with other mental health practitioners, healthcare staff and correctional professionals, as appropriate in the performance of therapeutic and / or casework
Document patient’s activities and progress
Follow up to determine reliability of treatment used; change treatment interventions when indicated
Participate in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures
Follow established policies, procedures, professional standards, all federal, state and local guidelines, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Will adhere to MEDIKO’s Standards of Professional Conduct
Respond to requests from correctional staff as well as MEDIKO Staff in accordance with MEDIKO and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct / behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention / correctional facility
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Licensed Mental Health Professional, or License-eligible (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)
Current active and unencumbered State License
Current CPR / BLS certification
Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey :
Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program
Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
Preferred Pharmacy Network options
MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options
Wellness program
Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match
Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy / AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans
Paid portion of Maternity Leaves
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays
Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
Free Continuing Education
Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers
Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com to learn more about opportunities with us!
EOE STATEMENT : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type : Full Time
