Licensed Mental Health Professional

Company: Mediko Inc
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Have you heard the good news?!?MEDIKO was recently selected as the NEW healthcare provider for the Norfolk City Jail!Come join us and be a part of one of the biggest employment related changes effecting the Tidewater region today! Are you ready to help MEDIKO make a real change in the lives of the Norfolk City Jail's patient population?Join our team TODAY to be a part of history in the making where no two days are the same, you always have the ability to make a difference in someone's life and where you can grow your skills on a daily basis.MEDIKO is a 26-year-old private, physician-owned, correctional healthcare provider headquartered in Richmond, VA. We proudly provide compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health services to the underserved population in correctional facilities. At MEDIKO, our people are our most important resource and the positions we bring on will support our company's rapid growth.Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.Com to learn more about the company!MEDIKO is HIRING the following position for our new partner, the Norfolk City Jail:Position, Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW/LPC)Pay, Starting @ $72,500Sign on Bonus, $5kSchedule/Shift, FT, 8hr shiftsMEDIKO is a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider headquartered in Richmond, VA. We proudly provide compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health services to the underserved population in correctional facilities. At MEDIKO, our people are our most important resource and this position will support our rapid growth.We are looking for Licensed Mental Health Professional to join a diverse, fun day shift team who bring knowledge and skills from a variety of backgrounds.What You'll Do:The LMHC/LCSW provides a wide range of psychosocial assessments and preliminary diagnostic impression, counseling therapy, crisis intervention and/or case management services to patients in a correctional facility as part of an established multidisciplinary treatment team and behavioral health program.Collect supporting information about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.Provide crisis management counseling, and/or short term therapy to patients as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment and follow-up care programs, provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and appropriate intervention for each entity.Initiates an interdisciplinary treatment plan and participates in the ongoing treatment planning process when appropriate.Consult with other behavioral health practitioners and related staff, as appropriate in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework.Document patient's activities and progress using the SOAPE format; write social and/or medical summaries.Follow up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes methods and degree of therapy when indicated.Participate in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.Follows established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.Will adhere to MEDIKO's Standards of Professional Conduct.Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as MEDIKO Staff in accordance with MEDIKO and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility.Perform additional duties as assigned.What We Require:Master's degree in Psychology and qualified to provide a preliminary diagnostic impression ORLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Current State LicenseCurrent CPR certificationOther relevant professional experiences or educational backgrounds will be considered as deemed appropriate. However, when licensure is required by local, state, federal or contractual guidelines, we will not alter our position on those requirements.What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or PRN status)Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your familyEmployer-paid Life insurance policy/AD& D, long-term disability and short-term disabilityTuition Reimbursement Assistance PlanCEUs paid for by MEDIKOGenerous paid time off including 10 HolidaysParticipation in the MEDIKO retirement planEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramPlease visit our website at www.Mediko.Com to learn more about opportunities at MEDIKO!EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.#NOR

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