Behavioral Health Clinician II
Core
Provide clinical mental health services, including screenings, evaluations, diagnoses, and therapeutic interventions to inmates in a correctional facility.
Role type
Mid-level clinical mental health professional (IC)
Builds
Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and continuity of care plans for incarcerated individuals
Domain
Corrections / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Mental health assessment, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, treatment planning, medication management, interdisciplinary collaboration, suicide prevention, evidence-based therapeutic techniques
Preferred skills
Licensure in psychology, counseling, or social work, experience in correctional settings, training in hostage negotiation or behavioral health case management
Technologies
Standardized cognitive, affective, and behavioral testing tools
Responsibilities
Conduct mental health screenings and evaluations; provide individual and group counseling; manage crisis and suicide prevention; coordinate care with medical professionals; develop aftercare plans; train staff on behavioral issues
Seniority
Mid-level, newly licensed or license-eligible