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_____________Resilient - Compassionate - Patient_____________
Mental Health Professional
$1,500 Signing Bonus*
*12- Month Commitment Provision
Clinical or Non-Clinical, Fully Licensed, Associate Licensed, or Temp License
LSW - LCSW - LMHCA - LMHC
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, Indiana
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Wexford of Indiana, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality.
For nearly two decades, Wexford has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.
We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. At Wexford our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone.
We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Mental Health Professional is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and provides clinically appropriate services under the clinical direction of a Psychologist. The Mental Health Professional will provide mental health screenings and assessments, clinical watches, treatment groups and individual sessions, as well as other clinically related activities.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard medical setting within a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmate patients, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
TRAVEL: Minimal.
LICENSING: Fully licensed, temporary licensed or associate license in the State of Indiana in accordance with Indiana Code 25-23.6-8.5 Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) requirements, or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with license awarded by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification.
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EOE/M/F/D/V