Mental Health Professional MHP Corrections
Mental Health Professional MHP Corrections
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Job Description
As a Mental Health Professional you will be responsible forpresenting relevant findings related to mental status and patient risk preparing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developing treatment plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate psychosocial treatment issues related to patient care.
- Present relevant findings regarding mental status and patient risk in an acute environment.
- Prepare comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments mental status exams treatment plans and other clinical reports.
- Provide individual treatment and crisis intervention services.
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group treatment sessions.
- Conduct shortterm solutionfocused therapy with the use of treatment plans goals and objectives.
- Develop treatment plans for patients with serious mental illness and cooccurring disorders.
- Maintain familiarity with mental health diagnoses according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
- Coordinate treatment courts and community providers for continuity of care.
Be flexible to float across all clinic locations as needed unless specialized skills are required.
Follow all policies procedures and security regulations.
Provide healthcare services within scope of practice following applicable guidelines statutes standards and regulations.
Uphold the code of ethics associated with clinical specialty license or certification.
Comply with client policies and procedures acting as a patient advocate to preserve autonomy confidentiality and dignity. Ensure timely completion of clinical documentation in EMR system.
Must commit to 4 shifts per 28day period
Requirements
- Proof of graduation with a masters degree in behavioral health social services or a related field supported by a copy of diploma/transcripts.
- Possession of a current valid unrestricted license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
- Submission of a current completed PSV from the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners accessible through the following link: .
- At least two years of prior experience in a similar role.
Benefits
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a corrections setting
Supportive team environment where your contributions are valued
Competitive compensation with shift differentials
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
