JBCT Licensed Mental Health Clinician/Trainer

Why WellpathHere 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 roleUnder the direction of theHealth Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM),or higher licensed health professional,the JBCT Licensed Mental Health Clinician/Trainer is a licensed, Masters prepared clinician (LMFT/LCSW) who is primarily responsible for the clinical and educational training component and of the Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) program. The Clinician/Trainer will utilize several cognitive remedial or restructuring techniques to teach basic legal concepts, as well as help the inmate understand his/her own legal situation in compliance with all applicable standards, State and Federal rules and regulations. The Clinician/Trainer is also the primary clinical staff and provides therapeutic support to the patients to foster a stable mental status as it relates to competency restoration.What you bring to the tableEducation:

Master’s Degree with associated licensure as a LMFT, LCSW or related discipline

Experience:

One + years’ experience as an LMFT, LCSW or related discipline

Knowledge of 1370/IST patients and treatment and patients with major mental illnesses

Skillful in group facilitation

Leadership and management experience

Previous correctional/detention facility experience

Licenses/Certifications:

LMFT or LCSW

Must obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the course of employment.

Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA

What you will do

Strict adherence to DSH and corporate Policy & Procedure (P&P) Manual as it relates to the duties of the Clinician/Competency Trainer.

Hold daily, individual (1:1) sick calls and conduct weekly/daily psycho-educational groups for mentally ill and IST patient-inmates.

Obtain medication history, verify current medication, consult with medical provider/psychiatrist to continue psychotropic medications, and discuss conditions falling outside protocol perimeters.

Follow Department of State Hospital Policies and Procedures for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; assist the JBCT psychologist with producing timely court reports; work cooperatively with jail custody staff and JBCT Deputy.

Work supportively with the Sheriff’s Office team and foster positive relationships between staff and Sheriff’s Deputies/Officers.

Develop and regularly update treatment plans and participate in a weekly, multi-disciplinary Treatment Team meeting.

Facilitate individual (1:1) clinical contacts with patients to support psycho-social progress, as it relates to competency (eg: cognitive-behavioral techniques, anger/anxiety management, etc.); training/tutoring with patients to review their specific case and how to assist their defense.

Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare plans through available community resources.

Document all findings in patient’s record providing written summaries of history and treatment course or other documentation requirements as outlined by corporate and Facility.

Provide weekly/daily group training, learning and education in a creative and multimodal format, utilizing discussions, reading, video, and role-playing in a group treatment setting.

Facilitate experiential methods such as "mock trial" exercises for the patient with the involvement of the treatment team.

Educational components for the program include but are not limited to: Charges, severity of charges, sentencing, pleas, plea-bargaining, roles of courtroom personnel, adversarial nature of the trial process, evaluating evidence, etc.

Participate in weekly Treatment Team meetings.

If the Competency Trainer is also an RN/LVN, complete monthly nursing assessments and health screenings of the Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) patients.

Assist in IMO/ALJ processes, as needed.

May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process of potential staff.

May assist in orientation and training of new employees.

Excellent communication skills

Excellent knowledge of emergency care methods and procedures

Demonstrated ability to work on a computer including but not limited to: using the Internet,Microsoft Office products and Electronic Medical Record system

Ability to touch type on a keyboard, operate basic office equipment including but not limited to using mouse and/or stylus to do electronic health documentation records

Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and the blood borne pathogen rules

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures and willingness to follow them at all times

Identifies problems in a timely manner and skillfully gathers and analyzes information then practically and creatively resolves problems.

Maintains a professional attitude while communicating and speaking with colleagues, patients and clients at all times, maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.

Speaks effectively and professionally, speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.

Develops professionally written communications, edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information.

Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.

Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Follows through with commitments, is consistently at work and on time, can be counted on by others, is continuously productive, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials properly and takes necessary action to report incidences.

Compliant with job applicable license(s) and/or certification(s), attends staff meetings and all required monthly, quarterly and annual trainings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerNeed help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Job 20-83179Facility Shasta County Jail and Juvenile HallType PRNShift PRNRecruiter Cheryl KlarichEmail CKlarich@wellpath.us