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New Search| Job Category: | Mental Health |
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| Job Title: | Mental Health Professional |
| Hiring Organization: | Emerald Correctional Management |
| Salary Range: | 30.00 Per Hour |
| Closing Date: | 01/31/2015 |
| Job Location: | New Mexico |
| Description: | Maintain accountability for services provided through appropriate documentation and participation in Quality Improvement programs. Maintain confidentiality of health care records. Responsible to provide mental health services in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECHS, medical/MH policies and regulations of the Facilities and, in accordance with the ethics and standards of relevant professional and accrediting organizations. Designation of duties will be determined by current needs of the inmate population and the mental health professinal's skill level. Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, the provision of pyscho-eduational groups with the goal of improving the inmate's social, cognitive and problem solving skills as well as skills of daily living. Under the direction of a licensed mental health professional, triaging mental health concens of inmates and advising appropriate clinical staff of any issue that may require immediate intervention. Provision of release planning through contacting community agencies and organizations to provide continuity of care for inmates with mental health issues who are set to be discharged from the Facilities. Provision of release planning through contacting community agencies and organizations to provide continuity of care for inmates with mental health issues who are set to be discharged from the Facilities. Provision of training in human behavior and/or mental health issues to Facility staff in accordance with the institution's training program and as assigned by the Inmate Health Services Manager. Documentation of services provided in the inmate's health records. Completion of regular reports. Provision of supportive interventions to inmates diagnosed with major mental disorders by a licensed mental health professional. Participation in staff meetings and in-service training programs as required by the Facility. Maintain accountability for services provided through timely and accurate recording of activities on the provider record and through participation in the Quality Improvement program. Compliance with employee standards of ECHS. Compliance includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of a professional working environment and personal appearance consistent with professional responsibilities, development of harmonious working relationships, and timely notification of supervisory personnel of absences from the Facilities. |
| Special Instructions: | Must possess a master's degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university and be licensable. Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, assessment and treatment of mental disorders, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. |
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| Contact Information: | Linda Corporal H S A P.O. Box 339 511 Hangar Lane Carrizozo, New Mexico United States 575-648-6510 x106 575-648-6513 Click to email |
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