Mental Health Professional- PRN
Company: Wellpath
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"OverviewThe Mental Health Professional
provides clinical services under the direction of the MH
Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or MH Director to persons served.
Provide mental health consultation and training to facility
staff.Additional DetailsWaukesha County Jail Mental Health
Professional PRNQualificationsEducation:Master's degree in a
behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or
university.Experience:Coursework and professional experience that
indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and
individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental
disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis
intervention, and mental health
consultation.Licenses/Certifications:LMSW, LPC, or similar
licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board;
Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such
as First Aid) requiredResponsibilitiesProvide direct clinical and
consultation services in accordance with policies and procedures,
and in accordance with the ethics and standards of relevant
professional organizations (e.g., NASW, APA)Individual and group
psychotherapy/counseling to persons served with the goals of
reducing maladaptive behavior and fostering effective psychological
functioningCrisis intervention services to persons served as
referred by institutional and medical staff or to self-referred
persons served. Crisis intervention may require consultation with
institutional staff regarding management/treatment concerns,
referral, and/or mental health follow-upCompletion of Clinical
Service Reports of persons served as assigned based upon requests
of the Facility administrative staff, Parole Board or other
appropriate agencies in accordance with the policy and procedures
of the company. Reports are to be completed in a timely,
professional manner. Personality, intellectual and other such
testing may be administered, interpreted, and reported as allowed
by State statutes, rules and regulations governing the employee's
licenseCompletion of relevant clinical documentation in the health
record regarding the persons served participation in mental health
treatmentFor Mental Health Professionals assigned to a Reception
and Diagnostic Unit, primary duties include completion of a
diagnostic evaluation, to include clinical interview,
interpretation of psychological testing, and development of a
written report to include findings and recommendations. For those
MHPs whose level of training and licensure do not allow for
psychological test interpretation, consultation with a supervisor
or department staff member interpreting testing shall
occurConsultation services for institutional screening committees
to include, but not limited to, Initial Classification Boards and
Segregation Review Boards.Provision of consultation services to
institutional staff concerning the mental status and management of
persons servedCompletion of regular reports of the employee's
activitiesSupport and/or monitoring of persons served mental
condition for institutional psychiatric staffParticipation in staff
meetings and in-service training programsParticipation in
specialized clinical services and/or program development activities
in a professional, timely manner providing these duties have been
assumed with the mutual agreement of staff member and
supervisorsMaintain accountability for services provided through
timely and accurate recording of activities through participation
in the Quality Improvement program
Keywords: Wellpath, Waukesha , Mental Health Professional- PRN, Healthcare , Waukesha, Wisconsin
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