Corrections Behavioral Health Assistant

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California City, CA

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SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Contract Law, Correctional Health, Crisis Intervention, Driver's License, Healthcare, Hospital, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensing, Medical Records, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, United States Citizen

LOCATION

California City, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Health Advocates Network is hiring a Mental Health Coordinator with at least 1 year of recent experience! This is a full-time contract position at a nationally recognized hospital located in California City, CA.

Must live 70+ miles from the facility for this opening

· Pay Rate: $66 /hour

· Shift: Days- could be 1st or 2nd shift 8 hour shifts, both weekday and weekend

Job Category:

Health Services - Travel

Job Code:

Mental Health Coordinator - LPC, LCSW, LMFT:Mental Health Coordinator - LPC, LCSW, LMFT

Job Title:

Mental Health Coordinator - LPC, LCSW, LMFT

Duties:

"In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements."

Skills:

"Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates."

Education:

"Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.
Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
Must possess appropriate LPC, LCSW, LMFT certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age."

Schedule Notes:

Days- could be 1st or 2nd shift 8 hour shifts, both weekday and weekend 13 week initial duration Auto Offer 40 hours/week guaranteed, but candidates must still have open availability for scheduling as needed per the client scheduling policy. Only considering candidates with current/active CA license. Must be LCSW or LPC US Citizenship required for ICE clearance - expedited clearance in place for new activation - candidates will be subject to thorough background & credit investigation for clearance ICE Clearance is taking 4-6 weeks to obtain. Can start as soon as ICE clearance is received.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-623. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Tracy (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST).

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