Licensed Mental Health Professional - $2.5k Bonus
$30,000–$30,000 year
On-siteNewport, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct intake evaluations, assessments, and triage for patients referred by Security, Healthcare staff, and Community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations to the healthcare unit and security staff for required level of care. Provide various treatment services, such as psychoeducational groups, substance abuse counseling, and transitional groups, develop treatment plans, conduct suicide risk assessments, and provide crisis intervention and management techniques for high-risk patients. Oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload, provide consultation to healthcare and security staff regarding patients' behaviors and safety concerns, and provide linkage and discharge planning services when necessary. Work effectively with all staff, provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all findings in the patient's health record, and be responsible for the successful training and performance evaluations of direct reports.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field
- One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program
- Licensed or license eligible as a Master's Social Worker or Counselor
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a Correctional setting
- Experience in a Hospital setting
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