What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Support Specialist position at Mediko?
At MEDIKO, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive medical and mental health care to underserved populations. As a Licensed Mental Health Support Staff, you will play a critical role in our mission-driven team.
About Us
We are a privately-owned correctional healthcare provider that values professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. Our goal is to provide high-quality care to those who need it most.
Job Summary
The Licensed Mental Health Support Staff will be responsible for evaluating data to identify treatment interventions and determining proper therapeutic approaches or referrals to other specialists. This role involves providing crisis management and short-term solution-focused therapy to patients as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient data to identify treatment interventions and determine proper therapeutic approaches or referrals
- Provide crisis management and short-term solution-focused therapy to patients
- Initiate and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Consult with mental health practitioners, healthcare staff, and correctional professionals as needed
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have a licensed mental health professional degree (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) and relevant experience working in a correctional setting. Benefits include a competitive salary, benefits package, tuition reimbursement assistance, paid time off, and participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan.
