Licensed Behavioral Health Professional- Forensic Unit

2 weeks ago

Louisville, United States YesCare Full time

Experience & Requirements:

  • Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university in psychology or related field.
  • Licensed in state of employment (required) and two (2) years of experience with Forensic population (preferred)
  • Corrections experience preferred.

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

YesCare 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.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Competency Restoration Program Director, this position will work with adult competency/restoration/forensic patients. The Behavioral Health Professional-Forensic Unit is responsible for evaluating, treating, and providing therapeutic interventions to individuals who have been found incompetent to stand trial. This position will promote optimum mental health and recovery-oriented community reintegration by providing individual and group counseling with an emphasis on competency restoration, psychoeducation and/or behavior modification with the goal of helping patients regain their legal competency.

JOB DUTIES

Shift: Day

Shift Hours: 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Sign on bonus: $6000

  1. Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments to determine the factors contributing to the patients incompetence.
  2. Assess the patients cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning.
  3. Develop individualized treatment plans that address the specific mental health issues contributing to incompetency. Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  4. Facilitation of group and individual therapeutic interventions, such as psychotherapy and skill-building to address mental health symptoms for the purposes of restoring competency.
  5. Report preparation; expert testimony; data collection and analysis; supervision; and related work as assigned.
  6. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on all admissions and discharges for the Competency/Restoration Unit.
  7. Respond to any mental health crises that may arise during the competency restoration process.
  8. Communicate with legal professionals as necessary and as instructed to provide updates on the patients progress.
  9. Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant documentation.
  10. Prepare transition plans for patients being discharged from the unit and facilitate warm handoff with receiving treatment team.

YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)

  • 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

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