Jail Mental Health Team Lead

Description

For over 50 years, New Horizons Mental Health Services, a non-profit behavioral health agency, has worked to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and the community through our services.

We are currently seeking a full-time Jail Mental Health Team Lead in Lancaster, Ohio.

What do we offer you?

A competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with a talented team of mental health professionals. Robust benefits, including:

· Medical

· Company paid Dental and Vision Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance policy

· Over 3 weeks of PTO in first year

· 10 paid holidays, including your birthday

· 5 days of professional leave per year

· 403b Retirement Plan

· Generous Employer Match for Retirement Plan

· Employee Assistance Plan

· CEU/CME Reimbursement

· Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

· Paid Liability Insurance Coverage

What will you do?

Direct Service: The Jail Mental Health Team Lead performs Crisis and Risk assessments with clients referred in the Jail flagged as “At Risk of Harm” to self or others; determining Level of Risk and providing referral and recommendation to Jail and Medical staff. They will provide follow up assessments until inmate is assessed as “Low Risk”. 

Services include providing Diagnostic Assessments, Counseling and case management to inmates identified as needing services, collaborating on client’s behalf with Jail staff, medical staff, and representatives of the court and legal system, family and outpatient providers, and providing client with linkage to appropriate resources upon release from Jail. Services are provided in an integrated manner and appropriate level of intensity. The Crisis Intervention Jail Team Lead provides training, recommendations and consultation as needed to the Jail, medical staff, court, and legal representatives. 

Administrative responsibilities including attending data tracking and external trainings as directed, attending designated meetings, consulting in program planning and evaluation, and working collaboratively with team members to provide services in the Jail as well as link inmates upon release. Completion of all required case documentation, including collateral contacts following agency policy and best practices is required, as is following all relevant agency standards or regulations. 

Program Management: Maintains effective working environment with the Sherriff’s Department and Jail, oversees jail services, and oversees jail staff. 

The Jail Mental Health Team Lead is cross trained in Crisis Intervention duties in the community, mobile crisis, and participates in cross training other Crisis staff on Jail services. Additional duties as assigned; some travel required within Fairfield County. 

Requirements

What do you need?

Must have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology. Must possess licensure (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC). Prefer two years post-licensure experience. Must be able to provide clinical services in the community and work cooperatively with the hospitals, probate court, and other agencies. Must meet system requirements for appointment as Health Officer, or at minimum for probationary Health Officer status. Must work well in crisis situations; have good working knowledge of the DSM-V TR; have excellent written communication skills, convey respect, warmth and hope; be highly organized; and sensitive to the cultural needs of each client and family.