JBCT Mental Health Clinician - Recovery Solutions : Job Details

You Matter:- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture- Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports:- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging- Autonomy in a warm team environment- Growth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching- Company paid life insurance- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why Us:Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to Always Do The Right Thing! , and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.How you make a difference:Under the direction of the JBCT Program Director, the Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) Clinician is a Masters prepared clinician (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW) who is primarily responsible for the clinical support component of the JBCT program. The Clinician will utilize multiple therapeutic techniques (eg: CBT, MBSR, etc.) to lead daily/weekly psycho-educational groups which support competency restoration (eg: anxiety management). The Clinician is the primary clinical staff and also meets individually with patients on a daily/weekly basis to support treatment and facilitate mental stability, as it relates to competency restoration and overall well-being.Key Responsibilities:Hold daily, individual (1:1) sick calls and conduct weekly/daily psycho-educational groups for mentally ill and IST patient-inmates.Obtain medication history, verify current medication, consult with medical provider/psychiatrist to continue psychotropic medications, and discuss conditions falling outside protocol perimeters.Follow Department of State Hospital Policies and Procedures for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; assist the JBCT psychologist with producing timely court reports; work cooperatively with jail custody staff and JBCT Deputy.Develop and regularly update treatment plans and participate in a weekly, multi-disciplinary Treatment Team meeting.Facilitate individual (1:1) clinical contacts with patients to support psycho-social progress, as it relates to competency (e.g.: cognitive-behavioral techniques, anger/anxiety management, etc.).Qualifications & Requirements:EducationMaster's Degree with associated licensure as a LMFT, LPCC, LCSW or related discipline and one + years' experienceExperienceKnowledge of 1370/IST patients and treatment and patients with major mental illnesses preferredLicenses/CertificationsLMFT or LPCC or LCSW or Associates Number with CA BBSCurrent (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHAComplianceMust obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the course of employment.Must pass background investigation conducted by the Company and/or Facility as a requisite for initial and or continued employment.May be required to undergo reasonable suspicion testing for being under the influence of controlled substances, including prescription, legal, and illegal substances, including marijuana.Must undergo security training and orientation on Facility Safety Policies and Procedures.Must follow county facility policies and procedures.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.