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Job Description
| MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST |
Job Code: 4923
Pay Grade: 804
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Under general supervision, responsible for the assessment and treatment planning with offenders at Orange County’s correctional facilities who have demonstrated a need for mental health services. Performs a variety of related functions including conducting mental status evaluations of inmates, preparing reports, providing recommendations to staff, performing crisis assessment and intervention functions, etc.. Reports to the Chief Psychologist.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Conducts interviews and reviews medical charts to evaluate mental status of incarcerated offenders
- Conducts group and/or individual counseling with incarcerated offenders, who have mental health problems, at Orange County’s correctional facilities.
- Consults with other staff persons to provide recommendations relative to treatment, housing, etc..
- Provides crisis intervention counseling or assistance as necessary.
- Prepares and presents psychoeducational material to incarcerated offenders.
- Prepares case documentation, reports or correspondence.
- Provides training and consultation to staff.
- Clears inmates for release, as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work and one year of professional experience providing direct clinical services in a social or mental health setting. Experience in criminal justice is preferred.
Must be available to be on-call after hours, on weekends, and on holidays as required.
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| Preferences |
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Licensed Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Nurse or Psychologist with the ability to Baker Act. |
3/11/2005
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