What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional (Marathon County Jail) position at North Central Health Care?
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) :
Preferred Qualifications :
What You'll Get :
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $26 - $33
