Part Time Counselors jobs in Coquille Oregon | 1 Total Nurse Allied Jobs

We are currently looking for a licensed mental health professional to treat inmates and educate members of the Coos County Jail. This is a part-time position, with both male and female inmates awaiting trial. On occasion, inmates will be transported and evaluated after trial as well.

Job Details:

• 12 hours per week
• Either onsite or possible telecommute
• Competitive Pay
• Must submit to a criminal background screen and maintain security clearance
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen
• Responsible to meet with incarcerated individuals both in the medical unit and in the housing units to evaluate current/past mental health issues
• Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility
• Conducts individual counseling and other possible therapies such as group counseling, substance abuse counseling, and anger management as needed
• Collaborates with the psychiatric practitioner regarding patient status and treatment needed
• Monitors psychiatric medication compliance and reports to Health Services Administrator and psychiatric practitioner
• Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contacts
• Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures
• Communicates concerns regarding patient safety and behavior to appropriate medical and security personnel
• Initiates involuntary hospitalization paperwork for patients requiring inpatient mental health treatment outside of the correctional facilityCommunicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel
• Conducts daily (when on site) rounds on patients experiencing mental health crises and determines appropriate housing recommendations
• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures
• Follows all PREA guidelines and standards as set by the Sheriff's Office
• Other duties as necessary

• Must be a LICENSED mental health professional (LPC, LPSW, LMHP, LMFT, LMHC)
• Must have an ACTIVE, unrestricted license in the state of Oregon
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen
• Must pass a background check and criminal history check
• Must have at least one year experience
• Correctional experience preferred