Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP): Part-Time

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our healthcare team at the Fayette County Detention Center located in Somerville, TN. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues.
• Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Conducts individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, anger management, etc.
• Collaborates with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed.
• Monitors psychiatric medication compliance and report to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner.
• Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures.
• Makes referrals to appropriate community resources in preparation for release from custody.
• Communicates concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel.
• Initiates involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facility.
• Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel.
• Conducts rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations.
• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical records in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines.
• Attends special needs and Medical Administrative Committee meetings with security personnel and mandatory monthly staff meetings with medical staff.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted license in the state of Tennessee: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience after licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Corrections experience-preferred

Shift Details:

• Part-Time, Day Shift: 4 hours per week

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