Licensed Mental Health Professional - 7500 Bonus

Job Description

You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture and excellent career growth opportunities. Join us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well-being including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Licensed Mental Health Professional Master's at Arizona Department of Corrections (ARDOC) provides mental health services to patients using evidence-based practices, including screening, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic interventions such as brief therapy and crisis intervention. They adhere to all applicable licensure standards, state and federal rules and regulations, and work under the direction of the Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor. Key Responsibilities Conduct intake evaluations, assessments, and triage for patients referred by Security, Healthcare staff, and Community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations to the healthcare unit and security staff for required level of care. Provide various treatment services, such as psychoeducational groups, substance abuse counseling, and transitional groups, develop treatment plans, conduct suicide risk assessments, and provide crisis intervention and management techniques for high-risk patients. Oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload, provide consultation to healthcare and security staff regarding patients' behaviors and safety concerns, and provide linkage and discharge planning services when necessary. Work effectively with all staff, provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all findings in the patient's health record, and provide services in compliance with Facility and company Safety and Mental Health Policies and Procedures. Participate in Peer Review activities, staff training, assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process of potential staff, and be responsible for the successful training and performance evaluations of direct reports. Additional Details Up To $7,500 Bonus Available Qualifications & Requirements Education Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field. Experience One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting. Licenses/Certifications Licensed or license eligible as a Master’s Social Worker or Counselor. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr