Job Description
Action Staffing Solutions is seeking experienced and compassionate licensed mental health counselors in the Canon City area of Colorado.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
- Assigned case load will consist primarily of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
- Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
- Provide individual and group therapy.
- Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
- Â Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
- Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment.
- Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available.
- Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
- Renders clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
- Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.
Minimum Qualifications: License, Certification, Education: - Valid and unrestricted State of Colorado registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- BLS/CPR certification is required
- Masterâs degree from an accredited program in a counseling specialty
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience: One year of counseling experience; prior experience with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments and mental health counseling with an inmate population preferred.
Why Action Staffing?- Dedicated recruiters ready to help you every step of the way
- Competitive pay ensuring that youâre fairly compensated for your valuable skills and dedication
- Local and travel opportunities
- Flexible schedules available
- Benefits including health, dental and vision insurance
About Action Staffing Solutions: Action Staffing Solutions is a local staffing agency that has a goal to make a difference in someoneâs life every day! The company continues to grow year after year achieving the Inc. 5000 list. We strive for excellence and constant care for our clients, associates, and internal employees. Human Capital is the most crucial investment of any organization. We partner with our clients to provide the right personnel with a great way to enhance your career.
Action Staffing Solutions is proud to offer fair and equal employment opportunities for everyone. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to any non-merit factor. The duties, responsibilities and other details in this job description may be subject to change at any time. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor of the skills and abilities required.
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