Mental Health Professional Supervisor

Company: Wellpath
Location: Modesto
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

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!"OverviewUnder direct supervision and direction of the Regional Mental Health Director (RMHD), Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM) or higher licensed medical professional, the Mental Health Professional Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, developing and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned patients/clients in compliance with Company, facility and correctional healthcare directives. The Mental Health Professional Supervisor provides supervision to the mental health staff with the assistance of the RMHD, HSA or PM.QualificationsEducation for Mental Health Professional:

• MA degree in mental health related course of studyExperience for Mental Health Professional:
  • Minimum of two years correctional/detention facility experience
  • At least four years' experience as a licensed clinician.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Licensed for at least four (4) years prior to beginning any supervisionLicenses/Certifications for Mental Health Professional:
    • Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHAResponsibilities
    • Review patient/client health information, conducts mental health assessment and, as necessary, make recommendations with regard to the patient's treatment and housing
    • Provide direct aid to patients with personal needs or problems, i.e. sickness, injury, family problems, emergencies, etc.
    • Provide personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis in coordination with Administration and other facility programs
    • Monitor patient/client progress and coordinates problem cases and points out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved
    • Chart all findings in patient's medical record providing written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course or other documentation requirements as outlined by CMGC and Facility
    • Maintains required documentation throughout all encounters, provides accessibility of notes for staff by following filing policies, and ensures transfer of information by producing organized and legible notes
    • Recommend and conduct training sessions to develop greater proficiency among facility staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment
    • Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems or based on reported symptoms by the patient and take remedial action as warranted by results
    • Maintain contact with patient/client family, as appropriate
    • Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors, intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed and provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques
    • Maintain accountability of staff, patients and property; adhere to safety practices
    • Provide assistance and training regarding Suicide Prevention
    • There may be a requirement to be on call
    • Creating and updating the schedule for the Mental Health Professionals, ensuring proper coverage to meet the demands of the correctional facility and within the Contractual FTE hours and under the approval of the HSA/PM
    • Involved in screening and interviewing applicants for open Mental Health Professional and Mental Health technician positions
    • Assist in the orientation and training of new employees
    • Responsible for the performance evaluations and successful training of direct reports
    • Assist HSA/PM in resolving procedural and operational issues as they arise, and implementing departmental policy
    • Assist HSA/PM in developing, implementing and teaching a training program for the Mental Health Professionals
    • Attend and participate in the quarterly Medical Administration Council (MAC) meeting
    • Ensuring appropriate mental health data regarding requests for mental health services and output by mental health professionals are being collected and recorded per CMGC Policy & Procedure, NCCHC Standards for Health Services in Correctional Facilities, and State Commission on Correctional Facilities Standards
    • Reviewing documentation submitted to the mental health professionals as requested by the County Mental Health
    • Communicating regularly with the Correctional Facility diversion team regarding high acuity patients that will be discharged soon or are Lifepath Systems consumers
    • Assist HSA with employee correction action needs identification and corrective action plan and annual mental health employee performance reviews process
    • Participate in detention officer training opportunities for mental health to include academy training
    • Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

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