Mental Health Professional (Marathon County Jail)

Job Details

Description

The Opportunity:

The Mental Health Professional is a strategic member of the Northcentral Health Care Crisis Services team and works in partnership with the Marathon County Jail treatment team. This position supports clients in jail with recommendations on care and follow-up. This may include conducting needs assessments, case planning, advocacy and development of resources and providing immediate mental health interventions.

This is a full-time position located primarily at the Marathon County Jail. The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $33.45, based on education and licensure.

Who We Are

North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.

What You’ll Do

• Provides consultation and resources for challenging behaviors associated with a mental health condition
• Screens identified jail inmates and those requesting evaluations to determine referrals to internal medical professionals for mental health services, medication evaluation, and treatment
• Provide on-going support for mental health concerns by working with individuals to assist in developing and maintaining coping skills
• Works to achieve involvement and participation of the client in resolving problems and promoting recovery
• Attending NCHC rounds for jail clients on the NCHC adult behavioral health unit
• Makes appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies based on patient need and services required
• Maintains a complete record for all assigned clients; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork/documentation as necessary
• Performs ongoing assessment of client for risk of harm to self or others, including and determining level of care when necessary
• Conducts mental health evaluations and assessments, including gathering information regarding symptoms, current and previous psychiatric medications, previous treatment or therapy, history, etc.
• Maintains regular on-site attendance
  
  

What You Bring

Required Licensure (Must possess at least one):

• Current Wisconsin Certified, Advanced Practice, or Independent Social Worker
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or APSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor or In Training (LPC or LPC-IT)
• In training licenses will also be considered
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years’ social work or counseling experience
• Current Wisconsin clinical license or in-training license or certification
• Current Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training certification
  
  

What You’ll Get

• This is a full-time position located at the Marathon County Jail. The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $33.45, based on education and licensure.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, employee discounts.
• As an employee of NCHC, you could be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!
  
  

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.