Mental Health Specialist, PRN
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Jefferson
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
At CoreCivic, our Mental Health teams make lasting changes in
the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the
industry. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even
more rewarding. CoreCivic is currently seeking Mental Health
Specialists who have a passion for providing the highest quality
care in an institutional setting. The Mental Health Specialist is
responsible for assists in the development, implementation,
monitoring and documentation of mental health treatment plans and
services. The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of
the following functions at a pace and level of performance
consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review
of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.As part
of a mental health team, confers with other clinical staff, e.g.,
psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health service provider's
physicians, nurse, and social workers, in order to gather and
provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to
ensure treatment activities are well integrated and patient care
follow-through occurs.Provides treatment to inmates by developing,
implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an
evaluation of needs and level of functioning.Documents treatment
and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person
seen.Consults with and makes appropriate recommendations to
multidisciplinary staff (e.g., security staff, unit staff, and
facility management) regards behavior and mental health issues
affecting inmates.Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive
materials and information at all times.Demonstrated thorough
knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way
of treatments and activities used for individuals in
caseload.Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling
and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of
inmates in crisis.Administrators mental status exams or uses other
psychological tests and instruments as necessary to evaluate
inmates' treatment, adjustment, and placement needs. More about
CoreCivic! Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70
facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership
corrections with a growing presence in:
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