Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

Salary: $77,146.94 - $98,246.20 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:

• Assist in the care and custody of inmates detained or sentenced to the Norfolk County Correctional Center, or related programs.
• Provide assessment & case management/stabilization to the inmate population.
• Perform mental health screenings as necessary to identify those in need of mental health treatment.
• Serve as a liaison to the consultant Psychiatrist and the forensic mental health department on inmate mental health issues.
• Provide specialized cognitive behavioral treatment to the MAT and substance use population.
• Provide individual and group treatment specific to clinical needs, specialized populations, new initiatives and programs.
• Work closely with all disciplines (program staff, security staff, medical staff, etc.) on issues of inmate care.
• Maintain confidential files and statistics on all inmate encounters, mental health referrals, and treatment services provided.
• Ensure mental health services are in compliance with ACA, NCCHC and DOC standards.
• Ensure continuity of care for the chronically mentally ill inmates from admission to discharge.
• Evaluate referred patients, follow-up as indicated, and document in medical records.
• Conduct restrictive housing unit inmate rounds and complete all appropriate/necessary paperwork.
• Evaluate all psychiatric patients housed in the Health Services Unit to include disposition.
• Conduct discharge planning for inmates receiving mental health services.
• Assist in special projects as required.
• Perform administrative tasks (including attending meetings) and paperwork duties/assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• 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:

• Master's degree required.
• Related licensure (LMHC, LICSW, must be independently licensed).
• Correctional Mental Health experienced preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers.
• Must have knowledge of medical records in accordance with minimum standards.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's licenses

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 , or via email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position.