Psychiatric Clerk

About Corizon Health

By choosing a career with Corizon Health, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a Corizon Health professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join Corizon Health today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise. 

Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as an Psychiatric Clerk with Corizon Health:

• Conduct one-on-one, direct observation of patients at risk of self-injury or suicide.
• Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional, conduct observational rounds on suicide watch and/or in select behavioral health settings.
• Reliably document and communicate observations of patients on suicide watch and/or housed in behavioral health units.
• Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation as indicated.
• Monitor patients and promote prosocial behavior.
• Participation in unit treatment team planning.
• Documentation of critical incidents and treatment progress in patient's medical record at the discretion of supervisor.
• Participation in unit morning report and regular unit staff meetings.
• May facilitate community meetings.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Corizon Benefits 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• 401k with matching funds
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Experience & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively interact with institutional and clinical staff.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.