Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)
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Job Location:
Roseburg, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
MedTrust is Hiring for a Mental Health Professional for our Douglas County Correctional facility In Roseburg Oregon.
Shift Details:
Shift Details:
- Flexible schedule of 20 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues
Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
Conducts individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling substance abuse counseling anger management etc.
Collaborates with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed
Monitors psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner
Delivers care in accordance with established MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Makes referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody
Communicates concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel
Initiates involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility
Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel
Conducts daily rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations
Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedTrust Policies and Procedures
Attends special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with detention administration and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff
Other duties as necessary
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Active unrestricted license in the state of Oregon: LCSW LMHC LMFT LPC (REQUIRED)
- Minimum 1 year clinical experience after licensure (REQUIRED)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (REQUIRED)
- Corrections experience preferred
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Facilities Management
- Copy Editing
- Cloud Services
- Electronics
- Interpretation
- Accident Investigation
