What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Mediko Inc?
Overview
MEDIKO Inc is a privately-owned correctional healthcare provider committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to underserved populations.
About the Role
We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team. As a Behavioral Specialist, you will work with patients at the Bedford County Jail, providing crisis management, therapeutic intervention, and emergency services as required. You will demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and initiate interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Responsibilities
MEDIKO Inc is a privately-owned correctional healthcare provider committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to underserved populations.
About the Role
We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team. As a Behavioral Specialist, you will work with patients at the Bedford County Jail, providing crisis management, therapeutic intervention, and emergency services as required. You will demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and initiate interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Collect patient information 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, short-term solution-focused therapy, and therapeutic crisis intervention as appropriate;
- Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and appropriate interventions;
- Initiate an interdisciplinary treatment plan and participate in ongoing treatment planning process;
- Consult with mental health practitioners, healthcare staff, and correctional professionals as needed;
- Document patient activities and progress;
- Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines;
- Respond to requests from correctional staff and MEDIKO Staff.
