Mental Health Coordinator
Company: Wellpath
Location: Monroe
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath: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!"About this
role:Our Mental Health Director provides clinical and
administration supervision and direction to mental health staff and
oversight of mental services within the facility. Provides mental
health services to patients in the facility as well as provide
mental health consultation to the facility personnel.What you bring
to the table:Education:Master's degree in psychology, social work
or behavioral science fieldExperience:Need experience in the
coordination and administration of mental health service delivery
systemsNeed coursework and professional experience that indicates
knowledge of management/supervision techniques, mental health
counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and
treatment of major mental disorders and/or psychological evaluation
techniquesLicenses/Certifications:Licensed to practice psychology
or social work in the State by the appropriate state licensing
boardCurrent CPR CertificationAny other certifications (such as
First Aid) required by contractWhat you will do:Responsible to
plan, supervise, coordinate and manage the clinical services
provided by mental health staff at the institutional level as
designated by the Regional MH Director or the VP of Behavioral
Services. In facilities with a Clinical Supervisor, clinical
supervision will be under the direction of that positionResponsible
to assign specific duties and clinical responsibilities to mental
health staff in accordance with their position descriptions,
education and professional experience and to notify Regional MH
Director, VP of Behavioral Services and H.S.A. of staff's inability
to perform such duties and responsibilities in a competent, ethical
and professional mannerRepresent interests of mental health
services with the institution's administrative staff under the
direction of Regional MH Director or VP of Behavioral Services and
to facilitate cooperation in the delivery of mental health
servicesMaintain the confidentiality of patient information in
accordance with The Company policy, the facility policy, the
standards of the American Psychological Association or National
Association of Social Workers, the National Commission on
Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and the American Correctional
Association (ACA) if the last two accrediting body standards are
applicable to the siteAllocate staff resources in mental health
services to insure that institutional needs for clinical and
consultative services are met in a timely, professional
mannerSupervise and monitor mental health services' staff to ensure
compliance with the health care policies and procedures, the
policies and regulations of the facility; the
responsibilities/duties of their specific position descriptions and
the employee policies and procedures of the facilityProvide staff
disciplinary counseling and performance evaluations including
applicable documentation in a timely, professional manner under the
direction of the H.S.A.Provide in-service opportunities to mental
health services staff to ensure compliance with The Company
in-service requirements. Maintain documentation regarding material
provided and staff attendanceProvide documentation of clinical
services to the Regional MH Director or VP of Behavioral Services
as requestedAssist the Regional MH Director or VP of Behavioral
Services and H.S.A. in the development/refinement of policies and
procedures to ensure that these meet not only recognized standards,
but also the institution's General OrdersSupervise clerical support
staff to ensure patients' clinical documentation and department
files are maintained appropriatelyAid the H.S.A in staff selection
and recruitmentResponsible for coordinating with the H.S.A. the
ordering of supplies for mental health services staff at the
institution and ensuring the inventory is at an appropriate
levelProvide direct clinical services duties as outlined in a
professional relevant position description, depending on education,
as needed to meet institutional mental health requirementsDepending
on contract requirements, development of a system that provides an
on-call mental health consultation services for institution staff
who are dealing with patients who require assistance with immediate
crisis intervention. Responsible for providing clinical
consultation to staff, providing crisis intervention and for
informing the Regional MH Director or VP of Behavioral Services of
serious incidents involving crisis interventionOn-site coordination
of psychiatric services by provision of administrative support and
patient monitoringNotify the Regional MH Director or VP of
Behavioral Services and H.S.A. in a timely manner the clinical or
administrative concerns which may have a significant impact on an
individual patient or on the mental health services programKeep
compliance with employee standards of the facility: this includes,
but is not limited to, the maintenance of a working environment and
personal appearance consistent with professional responsibilities,
development of harmonious working relationships, and timely
notification of supervisory personnel of absences from
institutionResponsible to assure provision of clinical evaluations
as requested by the facility administrative staff, Parole Board, or
other appropriate agencies. Evaluations are to be completed in a
timely, professional manner and include the administration and
interpretation of psychological assessment techniques when
appropriate and within the scope of staff member's education and
professional experience Responsible for the provision of
documentation as requested, to include Quality Improvement
information, to the Regional or Home Office in a timely
manner.Responsible for the development and implementation of
corrective steps necessary to ensure the provision of the quality
mental health careMay be required to arrange and/or participate in
a system of 24-hour crisis intervention services. Immediately
notify the The Company Supervisor of any instances of suicide
attempts, completed suicides, use of therapeutic restraints, or use
of forced medications. Review any inadequacies with crisis
intervention services and implement corrective steps as needed.Must
be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.Must be able to
apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and
emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures
that may call for deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment
beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to
different factual situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close
attention to details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular
or continuous basis.Post orders, if applicable, per site
contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in
you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off &
leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and
discountsAnd more available here Compensation Range: $92,800 -
$113,400 / year
Keywords: Wellpath, Monroe , Mental Health Coordinator, Healthcare , Monroe, Louisiana
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