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* Provide coordinated mental health services to the inmate population,
overseeing all aspects of mental health and behavioral treatment while
ensuring the safety of both inmates and staff in a secure environment.
* Diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe appropriate medications, and
develop treatment plans based on thorough evaluations. Provide ongoing
psychiatric care, including emergency interventions, ensuring inmate and
staff safety during any crises.
* Perform mental health assessments, including suicide prevention, identifying
abnormal behaviors, and defusing potentially disruptive situations, while
maintaining a secure and controlled environment.
* Recommend psychiatric and other mental health evaluations and coordinate with
other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care, always
adhering to prison safety protocols and confidentiality standards.
* Collaborate with internal departments and external organizations to ensure
the continuity of mental health services, while taking security and safety
measures into account during interactions and transitions.
* Develop and implement therapeutic programs to address the mental health needs
of inmates, ensuring the safe delivery of services in a high-security
environment.
* Maintain and audit inmate mental health records, ensuring confidentiality and
strict compliance with HIPAA regulations. Prepare progress reports, discharge
recommendations, and contribute to statistical reports while adhering to
correctional facility policies.
* Promote positive social skills among inmates by modeling appropriate
behaviors, intervening when necessary, and providing regular feedback to
staff on intervention techniques and effective mental health management
strategies to enhance security and rehabilitation.
* Serve on an on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend mental health
care, including emergency interventions, ensuring quick and effective
responses to any psychiatric emergencies while prioritizing inmate and staff
safety.
* Ensure safety practices and maintain accountability for inmates and property,
ensuring that mental health treatments are provided within a secure framework
that minimizes risk to all parties involved.
* Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and be
prepared to perform CPR in emergencies, responding quickly to medical
emergencies in the prison setting.
* Regular on-site attendance is required to provide consistent care and ensure
that safety protocols are upheld in all clinical and behavioral interactions
with inmates.
* Maintain accountability of inmates and property, adhere to safety practices,
and ensure that all mental health services are delivered with consideration
for security measures and the well-being of all involved.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within
his/her capabilities as determined by management.
* Completion of an accredited physician’s assistant program and a current
license or completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) program and a current license and certification as an
PMHNP is required.
* Current DEA registration unless state practice regulations permit other
prescribing arrangements under supervision also required.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must remain current.
* Two to five years’ experience is recommended, preferably in the correctional
or psychiatric setting.
* Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless
waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements: Must successfully complete annual in-service training
requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic
information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for
qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job
application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment
opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please
contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com
[customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here
[https://www.mtctrains.com/]
