Mental Health Professional (Licensed)
Company: Wexford Health
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Wexford Health Sources, one of -the nation's leading innovative
correctional health care companies, provides clients with
experienced management and technologically advanced services,
combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. -
For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered
proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral
health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting,
claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford
Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered
a luxury for anyone. - We simply care for those in need and the
corrections environment is our venue. Wexford Health has an
exceptional opportunity for a Full-Time -Licensed Mental Health
Professional - to join our team of healthcare professionals -in the
Alabama Department of Corrections. - We're proud to offer a
competitive benefits package including: Annual review with
performance increase Generous paid-time off program that combines
vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health
insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision
insurance 401(k) retirement saving plans Company-paid short-term
disability Healthcare and dependent care spending account -
POSITION SUMMARY An employee in this class serves provides
individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in
achieving more effective personal and social development as well as
institutional adjustment by performing the duties listed below.
This is an advanced psychological services position. -
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES terviews inmates to obtain information
concerning medical history, mental health history, or other
pertinent information. B.Observes inmates to detect indications of
abnormal behavior. C.Reviews results of tests, treatment plans and
treatment cases with the Psychiatrist/Psychologist to evaluate
client needs and implement treatment. D.Consult with and offer
feedback to ADOC staff in classification, records, administration,
and security in conveying inmate information related to level of
functioning and program eligibility. E.Responds to legitimate
requests with the approval of the inmate for information, such as
from Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Half-way Houses, and
Social Security Administration as well as transfer requests,
progress reviews, and inquiries by institutional staff, while
following appropriate guidelines regarding case management and
ensuring the proper assignment of inmates to programs. F.May
administer/interpret standardized tests within their scope of
practice, such as the MMPI-2, WAIS-III, WRAT-4, and BETA, by
following the standardized test manuals to accurately assess the
inmate's level of mental and intellectual functioning, the
probability of future acting-out and other deviant/maladaptive
behavior by providing data for evaluations and accurate information
relevant to other types of inmate placement, intervention, and
treatment, such as Consult to the Disciplinary Process, Treatment
Plans, and institutional assignment. G.Plans and administers
therapeutic treatment such as counseling, behavior modification and
psychosocial education to assist inmates in managing their mental
disorders and other interpersonal or environmental problems.
H.Discuss progress toward treatment goals with inmate and ensures
that the treatment plan is completed in a timely manner, adhered to
as the barometer for treatment and is reflected in the progress
notes. I.Consults with Psychologist and Psychiatrist concerning
treatment plan and amends plan as described. J.Conducts peer
reviews and participates in program audits and continuous quality
improvement activities as directed by the Site Health Services
Administrator. K.Refers inmates to supportive services to
supplement treatment and counseling, such as religious services,
classification and substance abuse services. L.Prepares inmates for
release via treatment, schedules follow-up appointments for the
inmate with their local county mental health center, ensures that
appropriate staff counsels inmate on medication issues as relevant,
assist the inmate when needed to obtain shelter and/or social
services. - OTHER DUTIES: As Required Conforms to Wexford Health
Sources, Inc. and correctional regulations, as appropriate, to
include, but not be limited to: Dress code Schedule/time sheet
Safety and security regulations Procedure for sick leave/vacation
time/education seminars Maintain the confidentiality of inmate
records Approaches change in a positive manner Accepts constructive
criticism/advice and learns from it Maintain composure in stressful
situations The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for
payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as
required. - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Standard medical setting
within a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing
with offenders/patients, correctional staff, and health care
personnel. - - Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving
throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without
air conditioning. TRAVEL: - Minimal travel required. LICENSING: -
Licensed in the State of Alabama by the Board of Examiners in
Psychology, Counseling, Social Work Examiners or Behavior Analyst
Certification Board: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Independent Clinical Social
Worker (LICSW) Private Independent Practice (PIP) Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Professional
Counselor (LCPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
CERTIFICATION: - Current CPR certification. EDUCATION: - Master's
degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Analysis, or
Counseling from an APA accredited school. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two
years experience in a mental health/correctional setting preferred.
Have ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed,
individualized treatment plans; have ability to monitor and
document individual behavior patters and modify treatment plans;
and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most
recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. - EOE/M/F/D/V #IH
Keywords: Wexford Health, Montgomery , Mental Health Professional (Licensed), Healthcare , Montgomery, Alabama
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