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Wellpath

Licensed Mental Health Professional

Wellpath, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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About This Role

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional working in a correctional facility, you will conduct intake evaluations, provide therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, and develop treatment plans for inmates. You are responsible for monitoring the clinical needs of inmates on your caseload, delivering staff training on mental health topics, and documenting all findings in accordance with company and facility policies. Additional Details

Marion County Jail – 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203 What You Bring To The Table

Education – Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related mental health discipline. Experience – One (1) or more years of experience in a mental health treatment program, preferably in a correctional or hospital setting. Licenses/Certifications – Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist). Must maintain all licensures, certifications, and continuing educational requirements. What You Will Do

Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations for their level of care. Develop and recommend treatment plans; conduct essential treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups, and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques. Respond to sick call requests, provide medication adherence support, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations. Provide crisis intervention, oversee the clinical needs of patients on caseload, and participate in treatment team multidisciplinary meetings. Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all findings in the patient’s health record, and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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