Job Description
Job Quick Facts:
- Profession: Allied Health
- Specialty: Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC)
- Location: Pensacola, Florida
- Service Setting: Correctional Facility
- Job Type: Contract
- Coverage Type: Clinical
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Length: 3 years
- Shift schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- Rate: $45/hr
- Active license
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
- Must have at least Registered Intern status in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family therapy and must obtain license status within three years of hire
- Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and determines proper therapeutic approaches or referral to other specialists.
- Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to patients as appropriate to the position.
- Prepares treatment and follow-up programs.
- Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
- Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate's health record.
- Maintains health services records logs and assists with data entry within the scope of Mental Health related items.
- Consults with other practitioners and related staff, as appropriate in the performance of therapeutic duties and/or casework.
- Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used and changes methods and degree of therapy when indicated.
- Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
- Facilitates and participates in inmate educational health programs.
- Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency.
- Answer calls during on-call rotation and may be required to work nights/weekends.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:
Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve