Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/PCC) provides clinical mental health counseling and case management services to patients. Conducts patient assessments, coordinates services, and provides individual therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. Being a Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/PCC) coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement a holistic treatment plan. Requires a master's degree in psychology or equivalent. Additionally, Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/PCC) requires certification as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Typically reports to a manager. Mental Health Clinician (LCSW/PCC)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Purpose:
The Jail Clinician will work collaboratively with the Jail Medical/Mental Health workers to assess the mental health needs of identified inmates in the Boulder County Jail and recommend the appropriate follow up planning and services.
Job Summary:
This position works within the Jail Medical/Mental Health unit with the jail mental health team and the jail psychiatrists. This position will perform direct client services in the form of mental status evaluations, assessment, brief follow up, case management and case consultation under the direction and management of Boulder County Jail operations.
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