Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

POSTING DATE :        April 11, 2024

POSITION TITLE :     Mental Health Clinician

SALARY :                    $70,579.86 - $89,883.04                                              GRADE :   19

HOURS :                      40hrs / evening shift                                                        STATUS : Ad-Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION :   The Mental Health Clinician shall follow the Sheriff’s Office chain of command policy and work under the supervision of the Mental Health Director.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Shall assist in the care and custody of inmates detained or sentenced to the Norfolk County Correctional Center, or related programs.
• Shall provide assessment & case management / stabilization to the inmate population.
• Shall perform mental health screenings as necessary to identify those in need of mental health treatment.
• Shall serve as a liaison to the consultant Psychiatrist and the forensic mental health department on inmate mental health issues.
• Shall provide specialized cognitive behavioral treatment to the MAT and substance use population.
• Shall provide individual and group treatment specific to clinical needs, specialized populations, new initiatives and programs.
• Shall work closely with all disciplines (program staff, security staff, medical staff, etc.) on issues of inmate care.
• Shall maintain confidential files and statistics on all inmate encounters, mental health referrals, and treatment services provided.
• Shall ensure mental health services are in compliance with ACA, NCCHC and DOC standards.
• Shall ensure continuity of care for the chronically mentally ill inmates from admission to discharge.
• Shall evaluate referred patients, follow-up as indicated, and document in medical records.
• Shall conduct restrictive housing unit inmate rounds and complete all appropriate / necessary paperwork.
• Shall evaluate all psychiatric patients housed in the Health Services Unit to include disposition.
• Shall conduct discharge planning for inmates receiving mental health services.
• Shall assist in special projects as required.
• Shall perform administrative tasks (including attending meetings) and paperwork duties / assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned by the Mental Health Director.
• The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Communication skills

Constant business contact with people

Frequent communication of data

Occasional direction, control and planning activity

Occasional influencing people about ideas or things

Frequent making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria

Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

Frequent performing repetitive or similar work

Occasional performing under stress

Constant precise attainment of set standards and / or policies

Seldom-slippery floor hazard

Frequent sitting

Occasional standing

Occasional walking

Seldom lifting (max. 20 lbs.)

Seldom carrying (max. 20 lbs.)

Specifics (i.e. distance, length of time, height, force, manipulation, sensitivity) will be provided upon request

Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence)

Variably-paced

HOURS OF WORK :

40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend coverage as assigned by the Director of Mental Health and / or designee. Work schedule / hours worked subject to change based on facility needs.

LOCATION :

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office

200 West Street

Dedham, MA  02026

Please submit cover letter, current resume and NCSO employment application to Carmen Li, Human Resources Department 200 West Street, Dedham MA 02026, fax 781-461-1791, or via email recruit@norfolksheriffma.org.

NCSO is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. M / F / D / V

All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position.

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