Mental Health Professional Part-Time Evening Shift -Putnam County
On-siteCookeville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Interview inmates on suicide watch, assess suicide risk, and triage mental health requests from medical and correctional staff. Utilize therapeutic interventions to assist identified inmates during incarceration while conducting psychosocial evaluations, mental status exams, and rendering diagnostic impressions. Develop individualized treatment plans with client assistance, monitor progress, and incorporate discharge planning techniques including outside resource referrals. Ensure prompt response in emergency situations and maintain accurate, concise documentation. Coordinate with medical and correctional personnel to provide optimized care.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Social Work or related field
- Current, valid license in field
- Highly esteemed in moral and ethical character
- Maintains firm boundaries in therapeutic relationships
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
- Maintains annual continuing education requirements
- Able to utilize a teamwork approach
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