Licensed Mental Health Professional PT 20hrs M-F between 8am-5pm $40 per hour

Licensed Mental Health Professional PT 20hrs M-F Between 8am-5pm $40 Per Hour

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Jackson County Detention Center - MO - Kansas City, MO 64106

Overview

Salary Range $40.00 - $40.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage None Category Behavioral Health

Description

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical care, mental health care, and business services. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under supervision, provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services.
• Under supervision, provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
• Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of behavioral health for referred detainees.
• Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.
• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.
• Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.
• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.
• Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI) under supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training to solve problems and make lives easier.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in a Behavioral/Social Science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required.
• Current licensure with clinical specialty from the appropriate state licensing board preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role.
• Hands-on or online certifications are accepted.
• Must be able to practice independently.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.