Job Description
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LMSW) Corrections to work at a facility in Union Springs, AL .
These are registry positions with our company.
Rate : $51 / hr
Shift : 7a- 3 : 30pm
Description : This position is located in Union Spring, AL. MUST have Master's level Alabama license- LPC, LCSW, or LMSW).
This is a 13 week assignment, 40 hours per week guaranteed.
Job Duties & Responsibilities :
- Provides direct outreach to Tribes and youth surrounding mental health / behavioral health issues and substance use treatment.
- Consults and collaborates with mental health providers on the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders, substance use disorders, and psycho-social problems.
- Participates in the intake process by interviewing clients and / or their family members to obtain family, social, employment, medical, and mental health treatment history to determine appropriate level of behavioral health care.
- Provides crisis intervention and behavioral health interventions (including behavioral health case management).
- Coordinates continuity of care and other treatment related services with caseworkers, probation officers, and community and healthcare workers.
- Coordinates mental health support services to clients and families by linking them to other community resources to maximize client self-sufficiency and independence significant to client's continuum of care.
- Participates in the development of individual and group treatment plans designed to address mental, emotional, and family disorders and dysfunction.
- Participates in treatment team, staff, and professional meetings to discuss client progress.
- Assists with alcohol & sexual abuse programs, as needed to enhance services for patients.
- Provides specialized services to the Behavioral Health Department, such as special program coordination and management.
- Assists in developing community resources for preventive mental health services. Maintains cooperative professional relationships with local community agencies significant to the continuum of care for clients.
Conducts outreach and community-based service provision.
- Prepares and regularly maintains progress notes, closing, and / or transfer summaries on clients and related duties as required which will be directly signed off by Behavioral Health Director.
- Engages in individual and / or group supervision while in pursuit of licensure.
- Must be able to travel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The requirements are :
- At least one year (12 months) of experience as a Licensed BH Professional
- A valid and current license issued within the US
- A valid and current CPR card
- Experience n ER, Psychiatric, MS or Clinic
- Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. Must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
3 days ago