Corrections Mental Health Counselor 3 - 2167 - WSP

Provide mental health services including but not limited to individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, mental health unit rounds, clinical case management, and mental health assessment with clinical supervision and approval as needed or based on the frequency determined by the severity of the patient’s current symptomology.

These services are based on the needs of the individual per the WA DOC Health Plan and relevant Mental Health policies, protocols, processes and guidelines.

Observes, interviews, collects data, and directs treatment of patients on an assigned caseload assessing and documenting the patients’ needs and status in their medical charts.

Ensures timely and accurate reporting and documentation of services rendered.

Reporting and documentation may include computer-based OMNI data, typed reports, and/or legible hand-written reports that are filed in the patients’ medical charts.

Completes Mental Health Encounter Reports (MHERs), Mental Health Appraisals (MHAs) and Mental Health Updates (MHUs) as required by policy, with clinical supervision and approval.

May be assigned other assessments as needed. Completes Suicide Risk Assessments/Detections, Safety Plans, and crisis documentation when required by policy or directed by a supervisor.

• Attends and actively participates in clinical and administrative supervision meetings to review the implementation of treatment plans for clinical clarification and to receive feedback and instructions on services provided.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings and case consultations with other DOC staff to ensure coordination of patient care.

• Coordinates and facilitates transition and release needs of incarcerated individuals as assigned with outside agencies and community services in conjunction with reentry/release staff.

• Actively participate in all clinical in-service meetings and training as assigned. Participate in Involuntary Antipsychotic Medication Hearings as designated and appropriate.

• Certified Agency Affiliated Counselor (CAAC).
• Must have the ability to apply for Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor License within 30 days of hire date.
• Additional consideration may be given for higher level DOH MH licenses.

• Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology, and two years of supervised experience OR bachelor’s degree in psychology from an accredited school or department of psychology, and five years of supervised experience.
• At least one year of experience working independently and effectively to develop to provide individual and group therapies.
• Experience linking clients with resources within institutions and/or the community.
• Experience working in a collaborative fashion as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Independently held license to practice mental health through Washington Department of Health; active with no conditions.

1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciate and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.

We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

2. People's safety: Corrections believe in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
3. Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
4. Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

(FOR RN POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-U.

Step U is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step T in your permanent salary range.

(FOR ALL OTHER NON WMS POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M.

Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.