Site Mental Health Manager - Full Time

SUMMARY: 

Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical care, mental health care, and business services. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services. 

• Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions. 

• Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of behavioral health for referred detainees.   

• Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns.   

• Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees.   

• Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees.   

• Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information.   

• Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI).  

• Facilitate training on behavioral health related topics as requested. 

• Supervise direct reports to deliver quality patient care. 

• Conduct orientation, skills evaluation, and quarterly coaching for direct reports in a timely manner.  

• Monitor and approve staff time sheets to ensure accuracy. 

• Partner with medical staff and management teams to facilitate teamwork to collaboratively accomplish organizational goals. 

• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training designed to solve problems and make lives easier.  

• Ensure correctional facility policies and procedures are accessible for the behavioral health staff. 

• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

BENEFITS: 

• Referral program 

• 401(k) w/employer match 

• Health insurance 

• Vision insurance 

• Dental insurance 

• Professional Development 

• Paid Time Off 

• Disability Insurance 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral/social science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) from an accredited college or university required. 

• Current licensure with clinical specialty in the state from the appropriate state licensing board required. 

• CPR certification must be obtained prior to hire and maintained while in this role. 

• Hands-on or online certifications are accepted. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle are required.  

• Must be able to practice independently required.