Mental Health Specialist

POSITION : Mental Health Supervisor

SCHEDULE : Full-Time

FACILITY : Central NM

LOCATION : Los Lunas, NM

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

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.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE … then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS :

We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including :

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• 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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Supervisor is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and provides clinically appropriate services under the clinical direction of the corporate Director, Behavioral Health. The incumbent provides guidance, direction, training and clinical supervision to all Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), except for Psychiatrists, within the facility. Ensures that said staff are compliant with all applicable agency, facility and Wexford Health Sources (WHS) policies and procedures, corporate protocols and ethical and professional standards. Provides mental health screenings and assessments, clinical watches, conducts treatment groups and individual sessions, as well as other clinically related activities, reporting inmates’ reaction to treatment / rehabilitation program and recommendation continuation or change as needed. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct supervision of site mental health staff including hiring, scheduling, assigning duties, evaluating performance, disciplining, investigating inmate grievances and discharging.

2. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) facility management officials.

3. Responds in a timely manner to requests for information or assistance.

4. Serves as a resource to the Wexford Health Corporate Director, Behavioral Health relative to non-clinical aspects of behavioral health services at NMCD facilities.

5. Participates in Regional Team meetings and teleconferences as requested.

6. Ensures the Director of Operations, Corporate Director, Behavioral Health and applicable NMCD Administrative staff are apprised of all critical mental health-related incidents or developments at assigned facilities.

7. Attends Quality Improvement meetings and is a member as assigned or requested.

8. Collects data and generate reports as required or requested.

9. Ensures clinical and facility-based orientation of newly employed MHPs.

10. Ensures MHPs have a satisfactory understanding of all applicable ACA / NCCHC standards, Wexford Health Behavioral Health protocols and Wexford and NMCD policies and procedures.

11. Reviews the medical charts of inmates on each MHP’s caseload to assess the adequacy of treatment plans, progress notes and other documentation; provide remedial feedback and training as required.

12. Conducts in-service training for all MHPs regarding clinical issues of concern to Wexford and NMCD facility administrators or the MHPs themselves.

13. Provides guidance and direction to MHPs relative to Crisis Intervention Team training and leadership.

14. Assists MHPs in the development and operation of psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups.

15. Offers assistance and support to MHPs in their preparation for mental health monitoring visits, internal and external audits, and peer reviews.

16. Ensures MHPs develop and maintain effective and efficient mental health delivery record-keeping and data management systems.

17. Assists in the training of Wexford Health and NMCD non-clinical staff as requested or as necessary.

18. Conducts or participates in interviews with candidates for position vacancies.

19. Serves as the facility “on call” MHP when necessary.

20. Participates in mortality review meetings in the event of offender suicides.

21. Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluates employees’ performance and maintains quality care.

22. Participates in, as requested, and maintains good relationship with community organizations.

23. Responds to and investigates offender grievances as requested.

24. Maintains the confidentiality of inmate records.

25. Provides clinical services, including screening, assessment, treatment planning and crisis intervention; along with individual and group therapeutic counseling as needed.

26. Performs administrative consultations for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the facility.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSING : Current New Mexico license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or other appropriate mental health professional license preferred.

CERTIFICATION : Current CPR certification.

EDUCATION : Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : At least four (4) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients; have familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods preferred; have ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans; have ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans; and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Correctional healthcare experience preferred.

EOE / M / F / D / V