Licensed Mental Health Professional
Company: Wellpath
Location: Kearny
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Compensation Range: $32.56 - $38.4 / hourYou Matter:--- Make a
difference every day in the lives of the underserved--- Join a
mission driven organization with a people first culture---
Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that
supports:--- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable
patients--- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging--- Autonomy
in a warm team environment--- Growth and trainingPerks and
BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical,
dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life
balance for team members and their family to support physical,
mental, and financial wellbeing including:--- DailyPay, receive
your money as you earn it!--- Tuition Assistance and dependent
Scholarships--- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free
counseling and health coaching--- Company paid life insurance---
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)--- Wellness program
featuring fitness memberships and product discounts--- Preferred
banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type
and length of service.Why Us:Now is your moment to make a
difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying
characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to
make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often
overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and
responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide
hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling
it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to
provide quality care to every patient with compassion,
collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The
Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world,
one patient at a time.How you make a difference:As a Licensed
Mental Health Professional working in a correctional facility, your
responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, providing
therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, and
developing treatment plans for inmates. You will also be
responsible for monitoring the clinical needs of inmates on your
caseload, providing staff training on mental health topics, and
documenting all findings in accordance with company and facility
policies. Your role is critical in ensuring that inmates receive
appropriate mental health services and care while incarcerated.Key
Responsibilities:Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for
inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community
sources, and provide appropriate recommendations for their level of
care.Develop and recommend treatment plans, conduct essential
treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional
groups, and provide suicide prevention interventions and management
techniques.Respond to sick call requests, provide medication
adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication
evaluations.Provide crisis intervention, oversee the clinical needs
of patients on caseload, and participate in treatment team
multidisciplinary meetings and administrative meetings.Provide
staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all
findings in the patient's health record, and ensure compliance with
facility and company policies and procedures.Qualifications &
Requirements:EducationMaster's degree in Social Work, Counseling,
Psychology or Other Related Mental Health disciplineExperienceOne
(1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment
program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital
settingLicenses/CertificationsUnrestricted, current license in the
State of practice - e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist - Must
maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational
requirements, etc.Additional Details : Working Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 1:30pm - 10:00pm ($1 shift differential) Must have
active New Jersey license (LMSW/LCSW or LAC/LPC)We are an Equal
Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:We celebrate
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited
about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly
with every element of the job description, we encourage you to
apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our
many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent
upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will
have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
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