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(Archived) Regional Mental Health Specialist
Job Description
Overview
The RMHS assumes a consultant role within the field operations organization, meaning they provide guidance, direction and support of Mental Health programs as assigned by the RDMH. The RMHS will have a primary focus on supporting the needs of the RMHD and supporting and training mental health staff within the assigned region. Under the direction of the RMHD, the RMHS may also be responsible for providing diagnostic evaluations and therapy counseling using applied psychotherapy of a non-medical nature to persons served in compliance with all applicable licensure standards in the state from the appropriate state licensing board and federal rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work or behavioral science field.
- Trained and licensed to practice independently as a Mental Health Professional e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PhD, PsyD
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years professional experience in correctional healthcare. Experience in a Mental Health supervisory role at the site level is strongly preferred
- Multi-site support experience preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed to practice psychology, counseling or social work in the State by the appropriate state licensing board
- Licensing in all states within the assigned region is required for the incumbent
- Current (and must maintain) CPR certification
Responsibilities
- The RMHS works closely with sites that may be experiencing poor patient outcomes, non-adherence to policy/procedure and any other poor performance metrics and keeps the RDMH abreast of such issues.
- The RMHS may assume the role of an MHC/MHP at the site level if there is an immediate need.
- May assist with start-ups.
- Monitor standards of care for the persons served using evidenced-based practices at each facility
- Ensure all staff are adequately trained/onboarded to meet the requirements of their positions
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