Mental Health Specialist
Company: Core Civic
Location: Franklin
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
$27.50 / Hourly - At CoreCivic , our Mental Health teams make
lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards
of care in the industry. - CoreCivic is currently seeking Mental
Health Specialists who have a passion for providing the highest
quality care in an institutional setting. - 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. - Qualifications: - Graduate from
an accredited college or university with a degree in social or
behavioral science or a closely related field required. One year
experience where the primary responsibility was provision of mental
health or counseling services. Additional related work experience
that includes direct provision of counseling services or training
for same may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract
or applicable statute. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18
years of age. - CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including
Disability/Veteran.
Keywords: Core Civic, Franklin , Mental Health Specialist, Healthcare , Franklin, Tennessee
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