Qualified Mental Health Professional

About the Job – Your RoleThis position identifies, according to specific criteria, all mentally ill and developmentally disabled (DD) AICs within the institution, coordinates regular contact with AICs to conduct mental status examinations, conducts suicide assessments, develops treatment interventions, behavior plans and risk management plans, and provides crisis services.The position is responsible for:Initial identification/AssessmentsCrisis InterventionSuicide PreventionCase ManagementTreatment ServicesRecords ManagementRelease PlanningConsultation and TrainingGroup FacilitationThese positions:Perform work inside an adult prisonHave contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staffAre exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusiveRequire vigilance and awareness.