Mental Health Risk Prevention Specialist (F/T)

Description

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Risk Prevention Specialist provides direct clinical and consultative service in accordance with policies and procedures, Correctional Psychiatric Services [CPS] and Bristol County Sheriff’s Office [BCSO] policies and regulations, as well as in accordance with ethics and standards of staff member’s discipline.

Location: 

Bristol County Jail, North Dartmouth, MA

Schedule: 

Full-time position, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Rate:

 Full-Time Annual Salary: $83,000 - $88,000 per year (based upon years of experience and years licensed). 

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psychotherapeutic services with a focus on suicide prevention to an inmate population.
• Responsible for completing progress notes and ensuring that documentation meets quality standards.
• Interrelates and works effectively with other mental health services staff, medical personnel, CPS administration, inmates and      outside support agencies.
• Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors in accordance with CPS/BCSO established policies and procedures.
• Participates fully in all site-based performance improvement activities in accordance with job responsibilities.
• Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department/units to meet its goals      and objectives.
• Attends required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety,     department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
• Follows all security rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree in from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling psychology or related field.
• Candidate must be independently licensed with either their LICSW or LMHC. 
• Professional experience providing group and individual mental health counseling, diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders, crisis intervention and/or psychological evaluation techniques [when applicable].

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Disability Insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together. You can reach us at recruitment@cpsmh.org.