Behavioral Healthcare Provider 1 (LSW/LPC) 20021849, 20081641

This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.What You'll Do:This position works under clinical supervision and requires considerable knowledge of behavioral healthcare programs and program techniquesAs a member of an interdisciplinary mental health treatment team, responsible for assigned mental health interventions for a caseload of mentally ill criminal offendersResponsible for the completion of screenings which include detailed mental health screens as well as risk assessments that are inclusive of suicide watch assessments when determined to be within their scope of practice and allowable per their credentialing board, ODRC policy, and within direct consultation with an Independently Licensed Mental Health Professional when they are not independently licensedConducts individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice and directed by supervisionProvides psychosocial group interventions as prescribed on the mental health treatment planProvides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender progress with the mental health treatment plan goals.Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planningCompletes transfer and discharge summariesConsults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload inmate's institutional adjustment and service needs.Initiates and maintains contact with families and community agenciesProvides and seeks information relative to patient care and treatmentMakes appropriate community referrals, per mental health treatment team.Writes reports and/or documentation to include electronic documentation of all inmate contacts, mental health liaison progress note entries, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed, per policy and protocol.Attends meetings of social work or counselor supervisionAttends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional developmentMay be assigned to teach in-serviceStarting pay is approximately $57,000 based on location.DRC is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.* Or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.* Or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board.Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required license(s) related to the scope of practice and services provided as described in the job duties. Only those applicants possessing the required license(s) documented in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted or in case of displacement due to a layoff.Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Basic Documentation, Programming, Professional, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence