Job Information
Amergis LSW/LPC Contract Corrections in Lucasville, Ohio
Posting ID # 3712
Bill Rate - $54.00
shift time - 8a-4p
Candidate will need to be an LSW OR an LPC with proper documentation.
Position has potential for temp-to-hire
As a member of an interdisciplinary mental health treatment team, responsible for as-signed mental health interventions for a caseload of mentally ill criminal offenders.
Responsible for the completion of screenings which include detailed mental health screens as well as risk assessments that are inclusive of suicide watch assessments when determined to be within their scope of practice and allowable per their credentialing board, ODRC pol-icy, and within direct consultation with an Independently Licensed Mental Health Professional when they are not independently licensed.
Conducts individual and group clinical interventions as prescribed on the individual mental health treatment plan using clinical intervention strategies within their scope of practice and directed by supervision.
Provides psychosocial group interventions as prescribed on the mental health treatment plan.
Provides mental health liaison services to an assigned caseload, including the monitoring of the offender progress with the mental health treatment plan goals.
Completes psychosocial needs and treatment assessments as part of interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Completes transfer and discharge summaries.
Consults with other institution staff regarding the mental health caseload inmate’s institutional adjustment and service needs. Initiates and maintains contact with families and community agencies.
Provides and seeks information relative to patient care and treatment.
Makes appropriate community referrals, per mental health treatment team.
Writes reports and/or documentation to include electronic documentation of all inmate contacts, mental health liaison progress note entries, discharge plans and miscellaneous forms and reports as needed, per policy and protocol. Attends meetings of social work or counselor supervision.
Attends in-service training sessions and workshops for professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.