Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
YesCare, Wetumpka, AL, United States
Join YesCare: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare.
At YesCare, you will have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well‑being, and future of an underserved population.
Key Responsibilities
Therapeutic Interventions:
Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions tailored to inmates’ mental health needs.
Psychosocial Assessments & Intake Evaluations:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and mental health intake evaluations to identify patients’ mental health conditions.
Risk Assessments:
Perform risk assessments and implement appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and stability.
Behavioral Health Consultation:
Offer behavioral health consultation to multidisciplinary clinical teams and correctional personnel.
Crisis Intervention:
Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques as required during mental health emergencies.
Care Coordination:
Support and lead care coordination efforts for patients transitioning back to the community and requiring ongoing behavioral health services.
Treatment Plans:
Initiate, complete, and maintain patient treatment plans to guide ongoing care.
Team Collaboration:
Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and update care strategies.
Program Development & Implementation:
Assist in planning and implementing goals and objectives for clinical programs and projects.
Staff Training & Orientation:
Lead and participate in in‑service training programs and assist in the orientation of new staff members.
Documentation & Reporting:
Prepare necessary documentation, including treatment records and reports, in compliance with regulations.
Infection Control:
Adhere to standard precautions and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to maintain safety.
Additional Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure smooth operations of the facility.
Key Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related Mental Health discipline.
Licensure & Certification:
Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice, including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist.
Continuing Education:
Must maintain all required licensures, certifications, and complete necessary continuing education to stay compliant.
Experience:
Previous counseling experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
CPR Certification:
Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Background Checks:
Subject to a background check, security clearance, and drug screening as part of the employment process.
YesCare Benefits (Full‑Time Positions)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Generous PTO Plan
401(k) with Matching Funds
Employee Discount and Rewards Program
Tuition Assistance
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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At YesCare, you will have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well‑being, and future of an underserved population.
Key Responsibilities
Therapeutic Interventions:
Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions tailored to inmates’ mental health needs.
Psychosocial Assessments & Intake Evaluations:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and mental health intake evaluations to identify patients’ mental health conditions.
Risk Assessments:
Perform risk assessments and implement appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and stability.
Behavioral Health Consultation:
Offer behavioral health consultation to multidisciplinary clinical teams and correctional personnel.
Crisis Intervention:
Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques as required during mental health emergencies.
Care Coordination:
Support and lead care coordination efforts for patients transitioning back to the community and requiring ongoing behavioral health services.
Treatment Plans:
Initiate, complete, and maintain patient treatment plans to guide ongoing care.
Team Collaboration:
Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and update care strategies.
Program Development & Implementation:
Assist in planning and implementing goals and objectives for clinical programs and projects.
Staff Training & Orientation:
Lead and participate in in‑service training programs and assist in the orientation of new staff members.
Documentation & Reporting:
Prepare necessary documentation, including treatment records and reports, in compliance with regulations.
Infection Control:
Adhere to standard precautions and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to maintain safety.
Additional Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure smooth operations of the facility.
Key Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related Mental Health discipline.
Licensure & Certification:
Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice, including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist.
Continuing Education:
Must maintain all required licensures, certifications, and complete necessary continuing education to stay compliant.
Experience:
Previous counseling experience in a correctional setting is preferred.
CPR Certification:
Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Background Checks:
Subject to a background check, security clearance, and drug screening as part of the employment process.
YesCare Benefits (Full‑Time Positions)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Generous PTO Plan
401(k) with Matching Funds
Employee Discount and Rewards Program
Tuition Assistance
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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