What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Mymedtrust?
Mental Health Professional
Department : Correctional
Employment Type : Part Time
Location : Jackson County
Compensation : $45.00 / hour
Description
MedTrust is Hiring for a Mental Health Professional for our Coos County Correctional facility In Coquille, Oregon.
LMHP 12 hour shifts alternating two week schedule (week 1 = Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun. Week 2 = Wed Thurs) They will work the weekend on week 1 and have a 2 day weekend on week 2.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible to meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current / past mental health issues
- Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
- Conducts individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management, etc.
- Collaborates with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed
- Monitors psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner
- Delivers care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures
- Makes referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody
- Communicates concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel
- Initiates involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility
- Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel
- Conducts daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations
- Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures
- Attends special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff
- Other duties as necessary
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
MUST be licensed, Master's level clinician : LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC (REQUIRED)
Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)
Corrections experience preferred
Salary : $45
