Behavioral Health Professional - LPC, LMSW, OR LCSW

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Join the Proficient Healthcare Team in Mississippi! We’re a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in correctional healthcare.

Proficient Healthcare, a leader in Correctional Healthcare in Mississippi, has an opening for a Master's Level Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW, LMSW, or LPC) at Raymond Detention Center in Raymond, Mississippi.

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At Proficient Healthcare, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience firsthand how we foster a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Observed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Professional is responsible for delivering mental health services to detainees across our three correctional facilities in Hinds County. This role includes administering assessments, making clinical decisions, and providing treatment to patients facing behavioral health and substance use disorders. The Behavioral Health Professional will collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Licensed, Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician who can administer assessments, make clinical decisions, provide mental health treatment, and hold any of the following licenses: LSW, LPC, or equivalent.
• The Behavioral Health Professional co-leads group therapy, one-on-one therapy, and crisis therapy.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes, and ongoing evaluations for detainees.
• Offer consultation to in-house and community services.
• Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and work collaboratively with the medical team to determine the best overall treatment for each individual.
• Perform risk assessments of detainees; coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals, and corrections; and discharge planning.
• Assist in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.
• Prepare necessary documentation, records, and reports.
• Utilize clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs, crisis management, and brief clinical interventions, including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Demonstrate excellent and timely documentation skills.
• Make independent clinical decisions, utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention as needed.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a Master’s level program.
• Minimum of one year of employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
• Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.

Proficient Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: LPC, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC #INDMS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,738.00 - $60,201.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Clinical Social Worker (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Raymond, MS 39154 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Raymond, MS 39154: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,738 - $60,201