Mental Health Professional
Company: Wellpath
Location: Windham
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath 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!" About this role Our Mental Health Professional provides clinical services under
the direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or MH
Director to patients. Provides mental health consultation and
training to facility staff. What you bring to the table Education for Mental Health Professional: Experience for Mental Health Professional: Licenses/Certifications for Mental Health Professional: What you will do Provide direct clinical and consultation services in accordance
with The Company Policies and procedures, policies and procedures
of the institution, and in accordance with the ethics and standards
of relevant professional organizations (e.g., NASW, APA)
Responsible for having a basic understanding of mental health
accreditation standards issued by National Commission on
Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and American Correctional
Association (ACA) if those accrediting bodies are applicable to the
facility Interrelate and work effectively with facility staff,
patients, and outside support agencies as delegated by MH
Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, or MH Director Maintain the
confidentiality of patient information in accordance with The
Company policy and procedure, state law, site policy and the
standards of the NCCHC and ACA, if those accrediting bodies are
applicable to the site Completion of specific duties and
responsibilities as designated by the Mental Health Coordinator,
Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director. Designation of
duties will be determined by current needs of the patient
population and the mental health professionals privilege status,
taking into consideration employee's interests whenever possible.
Provision of individual and group psychotherapy/counseling to
patients with the goals of reducing maladaptive behavior and
fostering effective psychological functioning. Provision of crisis
intervention services to patients as referred by institutional and
medical staff or to self-referred patients. Crisis intervention may
require consultation with institutional staff regarding
management/treatment concerns, referral, and/or mental health
follow-up. Crisis intervention duties may be assigned by the Mental
Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director
after normal working hours and weekends. Completion of Clinical
Service Reports of patients as assigned by the Mental Health
Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director 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
license. For 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 occur.
Provision of consultation 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 patients. Provision of training in human behavior
and/or mental health issues to institutional staff in accordance
with the institution's training program and as assigned by the
Mental Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health
Director. Completion of relevant clinical documentation in the
health record regarding the patients participation in mental health
treatment. Completion of regular reports of the employee's
activities in accordance with the policies and procedures.
Provision of support and/or monitoring of patient's mental
condition for institutional psychiatric staff as assigned by the
Mental Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health
Director Provision of consultation and in-service training to the
Facility personnel as assigned by the Mental Health Coordinator,
Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director. Participation in
staff meetings and in-service training programs. Inform Mental
Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director
of personal need for additional clinical supervision, overall
problems in the delivery of clinical services, and/or proposals to
improve clinical skills. Participation 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 the Mental Health Coordinator, Clinical
Supervisor or Mental Health Director and the individual staff
member. Maintain accountability for services provided through
timely and accurate recording of activities through participation
in the Quality Improvement program Compliance with employee
standards of the Facility. Compliance includes, but is not limited
to, the maintenance of a professional working environment and
personal appearance consistent with professional responsibilities,
development of harmonious working relationships, and timely
notification of supervisory personnel of absences from institution.
May be required to participate in a system of 24-hour crisis
intervention services. Must be able to obtain and maintain security
clearance. Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to
a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately
follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations. Must
be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of
instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details. Must be
able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis. Post
orders, if applicable, per site contract. Perform other duties as
assigned. Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Employer Our investment in you
Keywords: Wellpath, New England , Mental Health Professional, Other , Windham, Northeast
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