Mental Health Coordinator / in Brighton

Position Overview
The Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for providing the clinical oversight of the facility. The Mental Health Coordinator oversees the mental health staff which is made up of Therapists, Counselors and Group Facilitators. This includes ensuring timely implementation, reporting, and documentation of a variety of functions including safety, quality improvement, and compliance standards.

Essential Job Duties
Plans, supervises, coordinates, and manages the clinical services provided by mental health staff at the institution
Assigns specific duties and clinical responsibilities to mental health staff in accordance with their position descriptions, education and professional experience
Represents interests of mental health services with the institution's administrative staff under the direction of the HSA and Director of Operations and to facilitate cooperation in the delivery of mental health services
Allocates staff resources in mental health services to ensure that institutional needs for clinical and consultative services are met in a timely, professional manner
Uses clinical auditing tools to ensure all services are being delivered and improved on a daily basis
Conducts regular case conferences with mental health staff for supervision and consultation
Reviews psychiatric case records on cases for discussion and/or correction, as necessary
Responsible for assignments and reassignments of employee caseload
Schedules staff to provide for proper coverage
Concludes disciplinary proceedings when applicable
Responds to emergencies and initiates action as required
Monitors performance of specific targeted measures by performing comprehensive audits of medical records
Provides support to clinical staff with regards to the completeness of content in the medical records
Performs quality assurance audits on all medical records
Conducts monthly meetings
Attends quarterly MAC meetings

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Master's degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field
2-5 years' experience in the coordination and administration of mental health service delivery systems
2-5 years' professional experience that indicates knowledge of management/supervision techniques, mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders and/or psychological evaluation techniques
Licensed to practice psychology, social work, or counseling in the state by the appropriate state licensing board

Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Competencies
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
 
Employment Requirements
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
 
Security Requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
 
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
 
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing
 
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated. ​