Jail Triage Clinician - PRN

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!The Jail Triage Clinician works remotely but may be required to work on-site, to provide assessments to current inmates who present as high risk for suicide or in a mental health crisis while housed in the Kentucky jail systems. The Jail Triage Clinician will collaborate with jail staff to determine the inmate’s status and implement the specific safety protocol based on the assessment needs. They will perform follow-up assessments for designated detention centers. They will also coordinate and make referrals for follow-ups to local mental health agencies. The Jail Triage Clinician is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.Required Education And ExperienceMaster’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related fieldLicense as required by Kentucky professional boards and billing sourcesQualified Mental Health ProfessionalPreferred Education And ExperienceIndependent LicensureExperience working with individuals and families who experience various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditionsExperience with the legal and criminal justice system Additional Eligibility QualificationsMust have a valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insuranceMust have reliable working internet service and excellent computer skillsEssential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Identify inmates who are potentially at risk for suicide or in a mental health crisisProvide telephone suicide risk assessments for inmates in the KY jail systemsProvide consultation and/or support to jail staff, team members, and local mental health agenciesPerform follow-up assessments with designated jails and coordinate follow-ups with local mental health agencies; when necessaryTimely track, summarize, document, and update computerized jail triage history logAccurately document historical and active suicide risk, suicide protective factors and make report court-ready recommendations timelyWhile we welcome all to apply, there are some position-specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, team member, or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, team member benefits, and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.