Mental Health Associate - Nights - Corrections
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We are currently hiring a Mental Health Associate (MHA) for overnight shifts to provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and psychoeducational services. You will work under the supervision of a licensed professional and play a critical role in supporting individuals with behavioral health issues. This position is responsible for developing community re-entry plans, reducing recidivism risk, and ensuring a smooth transition back into the community for patients. Key Responsibilities: Provide crisis intervention, rapid response, and suicide risk assessments. Deliver individual and group psycho-education on managing health/behavioral health issues and reducing recidivism risk. Develop and coordinate community re-entry plans to address risk factors linked to recidivism in the criminal justice system. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources to support patient transition. Complete suicide risk assessments, bio-psychosocial evaluations, and clinical reports under the supervision of an independently licensed professional. Coordinate care with family, community providers, and other relevant parties for effective treatment and re-entry plans. Manage requests for Court Ordered Evaluations (COE) with community providers and testify in court as needed. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social services, or a related field (transcripts or diploma required). At least one year of experience in a similar role. Preferred Qualifications : Experience in crisis intervention or working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system is a plus.