Mental Health Clinician; PRN; Dedham

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-therapeutic services to an inmate population.
• Responsible for completing progress notes and ensuring that documentation meets quality standards.
• Interrelates and works effectively with other mental health services staff, medical personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and outside support agencies.
• Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates fully in all site-based performance improvement activities in accordance with job responsibilities.
• Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department/units to meet its goals and objectives.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.

• Seeking reliable coverage for 1–2 evening shifts per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)
• Shifts are 3:00–11:00 PM or 4:00–10:00 PM
  , with the ability to commit to at least one Saturday per month
  .

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Professional licensure required:
  LICSW or LMHC (required)
• Previous related experience preferred (correctional mental health, crisis intervention, treatment of major mental disorders, substance use treatment).
• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance.

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance