Licensed Mental Health Professional - Located in Cameron, MO in Independence, MO at Corizon Health

Job Description

We have an exceptional opportunity for a part time Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our healthcare team at the Crossroads Correctional Center, located in Cameron, MO. This part time position is 20 hours/week, working 2-8 hour shifts and 1-4 hour shift. Days and times are flexible (must be M-F, 8:30-4p).

The Licensed Mental Health Professional will have experience in providing social work services at an inpatient mental health facility.

Qualifications of the Corizon Health Licensed Mental Health Professional

• Licensed in state of employment as either a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Professional Counselor (LPC) is preferred. Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPC) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) may be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience in providing social work services in an inpatient psychiatric facility.
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills. Able to effectively interact with institutional staff, medical staff, and outside agencies.

Responsibilities of the Corizon Health Licensed Mental Health Professional

• Provision of full range social work services to assigned patients to include psycho-social assessment, group, family, and individual therapy, discharge planning and all services to be documented in patient's medical record.
• Participation in treatment team activities on assigned unit to include development and periodic review of patient treatment record.
• Provision of crisis intervention services upon staff or patient self-referral
• Coordination of aftercare planning for patients appropriate for discharge from the facility.
• Participation in unit morning report
• Preparation of reports and records as requested.

Benefits offered to the Corizon Health Licensed Mental Health Professional

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Free online Continuing Education program
• Comprehensive Onboarding

Corizon Health provides patients with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will reduce recidivism and better the communities where we live and work. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of the growing number of incarcerated persons with physical and mental illness and the professionals who care for them. More healthcare professionals are finding the stability and advancement they desire at Corizon Health.

This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening.

Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status.