Mental Health Coordinator
Mental Health Coordinator
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Job Description
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
SITE OF SERVICE:
Fort Bliss Detention Center El Paso TX.
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Degree: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in social or behavioral science or a closely related field required.
Education: Graduate from a school or college approved by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.
Experience: Minimum 23 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a correctional forensic or highacuity mental health setting.
License: Active unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent (required)
U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read write and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
HCW Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
DUTIES:
- Oversee all mental health services provided at the facility including intake assessments crisis intervention counseling and reentry planning.
- Supervise and support a team of mental health professionals (e.g. therapists case managers counselors).
- Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations for inmates with acute or chronic behavioral health needs.
- Develop implement and monitor individualized treatment plans ensuring continuity of care and measurable outcomes.
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide direct clinical interventions when needed.
- Coordinate with facility leadership medical staff and external agencies to ensure timely referrals transfers or hospitalizations when appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and policies including HIPAA PREA NCCHC and ACA standards.
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provide ongoing staff training related to mental health awareness suicide prevention and traumainformed care practices.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and facility committees related to mental health and inmate wellbeing.
- Analyze service utilization trends identify gaps in care and recommend quality improvement initiatives.
HOURS:
Shifts will be 8 hours per day.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fastpaced dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fastpaced demanding environment.
LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Links:
To learn more about Luke & Associates please visit our website at:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
