Behavioral Health Professional 2

Full Job Description

A Position in the Iowa Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. Join us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Behavioral Health Professional 2!

The Anamosa State Penitentiary is looking for a self-motivated, personable Behavioral Health Professional 2 to add to their treatment team. In this position you would provide mental health services to the Incarcerated Individual population. In managing your caseload you would provide diagnostic impressions, conduct mental health evaluations, participate in treatment planning, monitor progress of the individual treatment plans, and provide any other mental health care utilizing evidence based practices. In this Behavioral Health Professional 2 position you would also conduct Telemed with offsite Psychiatry and manage acute mentally ill individuals that of require placement on mental health statuses.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

E-Verify and Right to WorkThe State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, applied behavior analysis, clinical social work, behavioral sciences, mental health, or a closely-related field.

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Additional Information

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain one or more of the following certificates, licenses, or endorsements:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (LCADAC)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Licensed Behavioral Analyst
• Provisional Licensed Psychologist