Mental Health Counselor *Urgently Hiring*

Full-Time Monday-Friday Day Shift
FACILITY: Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.
In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE … then look at Wexford Health.
Annual review with performance increase
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans
Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
The Substance Use Counselor is responsible and accountable for the delivery of contracted substance use disorder services in the facilities within the Pinal County Jail. Primary duties include the screening and assessment of psychiatric, medical, social services, employment and residential needs, as well as risk factors for re-incarceration as soon as possible after the individual’s admission to jail. The Substance Use Counselor will also work with designated Pinal County Reentry Staff to coordinate aftercare services in the community.
Reviews referrals received from healthcare providers, medical staff, programs staff and security staff to determine severity of need.
Effectively triages patients for addiction severity assessment, medical and/or psychiatric care focused on continuity of care and stabilization of condition.
Provides psychoeducational group therapy services focused on identification of addiction-related issues and the development of relapse prevention planning.
o Medical Clearance
o Group therapy
o Coordination of community referrals for coordination of care in concert with designated Pinal County Reentry Staff
Coordinates care with community providers and community supervision agencies, including the exchange of treatment records, communication of treatment needs and linkage of individuals with available services and support options upon release in concert with designated Pinal County Reentry Staff
Connects patients with any on-site services and programs available to assist with meeting needs.
Generates detainee passes for clinic visits and medication orders, collects patient signature and submits to the medical department staff responsible.
Completes patient requests for health records in an effort to retrieve prior health records.
Communicates with individuals via request, triages the requests and schedules tasks within the electronic health record.
Coordinates discharge planning with designated Pinal County Reentry Staff.
Ensures and maintains the confidentiality of all medical records information and patient care information.
Releases information at the direction of the Psychiatric Provider, Mental Health Professional, Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Ensures the security of all active and inactive medical records.
Assists in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements. Maintain logs for appropriate medical unit onsite staff.
Understands and complies with all state, facility and company policies, procedures and protocols related to the medical and mental health departments.
Currently licensed as Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT). Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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