Therapist, Correctional Facility

The Therapist, Correctional Facility will provide therapeutic clinical interventions to a special population of adults at the county jail. In addition, this position provides support through appropriate assessments and quality of services within the project. This position reports to the Team Leader, Correctional Facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct service to adult patients assigned to the team through individual counseling, coaching, education, case consultation, and crisis intervention.
• Provides recovery-oriented therapeutic interventions to support the patient with the management of symptoms and daily functioning while patients await state hospital placement for fitness restoration.
• Coordinates treatment with the Team Lead, prescriber and designated Department of Mental Health (DMH), county jail corrections and contracted health care staff and pharmacy.
• Attend weekly care coordination progress meetings with DMH and county jail staff.
• Completes and maintains all required agency and court documentation. Maintains the quality, validity and confidentiality of individual case records. Assures that all assigned documentation is completed accurately, on time and is organized in a systematic manner.
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed for patients.
• Maintain the quality and validity of reports and individual case records. Assists with special tasks as assigned, including but not limited to representing the agency at meetings, participating in weekly supervision with supervisor, and attending all required training for the role.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, forensic psychology or related field required.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one year (1) of adult mental health treatment experience with individuals with serious mental illness required.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Background working with mental health and substance use adults, flexibility working across levels of the systems and competence incorporating evidence-based treatment modalities into their practice.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated skills and competencies to work with individuals with a variety of behavioral health needs.

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay - Salary Range: $57,500 - $63,500 annually
  • Based on licensure and experience
• Generous PTO
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

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