Mental Health Coordinator, P/T
Company: Core Civic
Location: Florence
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
$42.00 / Hour - At CoreCivic , our mental health teams make
lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards
of care in the industry. - In our organization, these professionals
are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator, PT to plan
and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature
in the facility. - - This is a part-time position that regularly
works less than 30 hours per week. - 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 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 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. Demonstrated a 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 master's
degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling or a
degree in a related clinical area. Five years clinical experience
which includes two years in a comparable job position required.
Must possess appropriate current -certification or licensing. A
valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or
applicable statute. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21
years of age. - - - CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE-
M/F/Vets/Disabled
Keywords: Core Civic, Casa Grande , Mental Health Coordinator, P/T, Healthcare , Florence, Arizona
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