Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team of healthcare professionals in the Bullock Inpatient Correctional Facility.Were proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:Annual review with performance increaseGenerous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leavePaid holidaysComprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue ShieldDental and Vision insurance401(k) retirement saving plansCompany-paid short-term disabilityHealthcare and dependent care spending accountPOSITION SUMMARYAn employee in this class serves provides individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal and social development as well as institutional adjustment by performing the duties listed below. This is an advanced psychological services position.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESA.Interviews inmates to obtain information concerning medical history, mental health history, or other pertinent information.B.Observes inmates to detect indications of abnormal behavior.C.Reviews results of tests, treatment plans and treatment cases with the Psychiatrist/Psychologist to evaluate client needs and implement treatment.D.Consult with and offer feedback to ADOC staff in classification, records, administration, and security in conveying inmate information related to level of functioning and program eligibility.E.Responds to legitimate requests with the approval of the inmate for information, such as from Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Half-way Houses, and Social Security Administration as well as transfer requests, progress reviews, and inquiries by institutional staff, while following appropriate guidelines regarding case management and ensuring the proper assignment of inmates to programs.F.May administer/interpret standardized tests within their scope of practice, such as the MMPI-2, WAIS-III, WRAT-4, and BETA, by following the standardized test manuals to accurately assess the inmates level of mental and intellectual functioning, the probability of future acting-out and other deviant/maladaptive behavior by providing data for evaluations and accurate information relevant to other types of inmate placement, intervention, and treatment, such as Consult to the Disciplinary Process, Treatment Plans, and institutional assignment.G.Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as counseling, behavior modification and psychosocial education to assist inmates in managing their mental disorders and other interpersonal or environmental problems.H.Discuss progress toward treatment goals with inmate and ensures that the treatment plan is completed in a timely manner, adhered to as the barometer for treatment and is reflected in the progress notes.I.Consults with Psychologist and Psychiatrist concerning treatment plan and amends plan as described.J.Conducts peer reviews and participates in program audits and continuous quality improvement activities as directed by the Site Health Services Administrator.K.Refers inmates to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling, such as religious services, classification and substance abuse services.L.Prepares inmates for release via treatment, schedules follow-up appointments for the inmate with their local county mental health center, ensures that appropriate staff counsels inmate on medication issues as relevant, assist the inmate when needed to obtain shelter and/or social services.OTHER DUTIES:Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc. and correctional regulations, as appropriate, to include, but not be limited to:Dress codeSchedule/time sheetSafety and security regulationsProcedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminarsMaintain the confidentiality of inmate recordsApproaches change in a positive mannerAccepts constructive criticism/advice and learns from itMaintain composure in stressful situationsThe duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.