Health Services Counselor, CHS, Full Time

Correction Health Services

Address: This role can be based at any of three correctional facilities in Miami Dade County. Your location assigned is based on operational needs.

The facilities are

• Turner Guilford Knight : 70000 NW 41st Street Miami, Florida 33166
• Pre-Trial Detention Center : 1321 NW 13th Street Miami, Florida 33125
• Metro West : 13850 NW 41st Street Doral, Florida 33178

Shift Details: Full-Time, 8 Hour Variable Schedule, Rotating Weekends

Why Corrections:

Miami-Dade Corrections Health Services (CHS) operates under Jackson Health System (JHS) and serves approximately 5,000 patients daily. Patient care is delivered by nearly 400 healthcare employees representing a diverse multidisciplinary team of nurses & nurse support staff, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and other professionals. CHS supports Miami Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation at 3 facilities in Miami-Dade County and leverages the resources of a large public safety net health system in the areas of education, quality, risk management & compliance.

Summary

The Health Services Counselor is responsible for the provision of mental health counseling services to adult and/ or pediatric patients. The position is responsible to perform at a competent level the following standards: assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, treatment planning, coordination of care and discharge planning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff to design and implement appropriate treatment plans, including discharge plans.
• Provides professional counseling and therapeutic intervention to patients and/or families utilizing age specific treatment modalities.
• Collaborates with community agencies which provide services for patients and their families.
• Leads or co-leads patients' groups as needed. Knowledge and mastery of assigned grant programs.
• Submits statistical reports, outcome measures and scaling tools as required by grant.
• Participates in orientation and training of interdisciplinary staff.
• Participates in program improvement projects as implemented for evaluation.
• Implement goals of a Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) model by promoting good quality of life, community health and wellness for all; Prevent the development of behavioral health conditions; Intervene earlier in the progression of illnesses; Reduce the harm caused by substance use disorders and mental health conditions on individuals, families, and communities; Provide the resources to assist people with behavioral health conditions to achieve and sustain their wellness and build meaningful lives for themselves in their communities.
• Implementation of trauma-informed care, including understanding the dynamics of trauma assessment and providing essential tools for coping with trauma.
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice including specific knowledge of age-related bio-psychosocial issues, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Participates in Committees as assigned.
• Supervises students. Provides coverage as assigned.
• Participates in hospital, departmental and unit meetings. Performs other related duties as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Experience

Generally, requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education

Master's degree in related field is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the area.

Credentials

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.