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Schedule: M-F, 8a-4p Position OverviewEffectively applies mental health practices, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) expertise and clinical skills in providing Mental Health Services to inmates or clients enrolled in the JBBS program resulting in an optimal level of care and significant achievements in therapeutic outcomes. Essential Job Duties✓ Conducts intakes, SUD evaluations, and/or assessments for (i) inmates referred by the appropriate security, healthcare, or community staff and (ii) inmates who request mental health services; makes referrals to nursing services based on reported symptoms by patient✓ Identifies mental health symptoms and treatment needs, including (if necessary) special housing or watch, and makes recommendations to healthcare unit and security staff✓ Coordinates closely with MD, Prescriber, Psychiatrist, and any other necessary staff to ensure evaluation/care of patient✓ Engage patients in treatment for substance use disorder treatment✓ Supports inmates on medication assisted treatment (MAT)✓ Identifies, recommends, and conducts non-pharmacological treatments when appropriate and/or applicable✓ Provides mental health crisis and suicide intervention and management for facility✓ Provides clinical supervision and treatment plans for inmates on caseload✓ Monitors conditions and treatment needs of special inmate population✓ Provides staff training in relevant mental health issues✓ Attends regular treatment team multidisciplinary meetings, classification meetings, or other required administrative meetings, as well as participating in CQI and/or QA studies and group sessions✓ Provides treatment services in all areas of the facility✓ Provides consultation to security and healthcare staff regarding patient behavior, safety concerns, or other mental health concerns✓ Able to provide linkage and/or discharge planning services when necessary/appropriate✓ Documents services and encounters appropriately and accurately; provides accessibility of notes for staff, and ensures transfer of information by maintaining organized and legible notes✓ When applicable participates in treatment programming and planning discussions of problem cases, follow-up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input✓ When applicable, initiates involuntary hospitalization for those inmates who need to be transferred to outside mental health facilities; generates appropriate paperwork relevant to the hospitalization Minimum Education/Experience Requirements✓ Master's level education: MA Clinical Psych, MA Counseling, MA Social Work, or related field✓ Required applicable licensure include one of the following: LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LSW✓ Active Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential; in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is preferred✓ Correctional mental health experience is preferred Additional DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Competencies✓ Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities✓ Excellent organizational skills✓ Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs✓ Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates Employment Requirements✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year)✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements Security Requirements✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures Physical/Mental RequirementsThis position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds Work EnvironmentWork is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing OtherEmployee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).