[Hiring] Competency Program Licensed Mental Health Clinician @CHP Health

Role Description

CHP has an exciting opportunity for a PRN Competency Program Licensed Mental Health Clinician position. The ideal candidate has competency restoration treatment, correctional healthcare, or acute behavioral health direct practice experience. The position is PRN and remote. Current CA clinical licensure in good standing required. This role reports to the Director of Forensic Mental Health Programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• As needed, serve as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary treatment team for JBCT and EASS patients in roles as clinician, treatment plan coordinator, case manager, and discharge planner.
• As needed, direct patient care for jail-based competency restoration treatment programs serving incarcerated persons facing felony charges who have been found incompetent to stand trial for mental health reasons and are court ordered to treatment.
• As needed, direct patient care for an early access to stabilization services programs for incarcerated men and women facing felony charges who have been found incompetent to stand trial for mental health reasons and are court ordered to treatment.
• As needed, perform and document treatment plans, treatment team review notes, discharge summaries, and progress notes.
• As needed, provide individual and group therapeutic and psychoeducational services targeting competency restoration to JBCT patients.
• Coordinate with health and correctional staff regarding patients’ mental health care.
• Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V-TR criteria and mental health practice standards.
• Liaise with CA Department of State Hospital (DSH), Monterey Sheriff’s Office (MSO) and CHP corporate as indicated.
• Ensure provision of services align with DSH, CHP and MSO policies and procedures and professional practice standards.
• Additional direct practice components include individual and group psychotherapy and psycho education, risk assessment and management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Active independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, PhD) in the state of California.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain jail clearance.
• Willingness to work in correctional healthcare setting (remote).

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience working in a competency restoration setting (jail-based, community or DSH) or acute behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with seriously mentally ill patients.
• Prior experience working with sworn staff (aka correctional officers).
• Working knowledge of the legal framework for competency restoration in CA.
• Working knowledge of NCCHC Mental Health standards.

Scope Clarification

This is a remote role in California which supports CA-based JBCT and EASS programs across the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and aligned with DSH, MSO and CHP budgetary agreements. More details are provided during the interview process.

Location

Remote, able to cover multiple sites.

Classification

1099 Contractor, PRN.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Correctional Healthcare Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CHP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local Fair Chance laws.