A master's degree in the state where the candidate is practicing.
Resident in Counseling (future LPC) or Supervisee in Social Work (future LCSW) status.
Qualified Mental Health Professional status in the State of Virginia.
CPR certificate, if applicable.
Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
Ability to work in person at a secure correctional facility and adhere to safety and security protocols.
Responsibilities
Coordinate, monitor, and administer mental health services within the medical department.
Evaluate the mental health status of individuals upon referral.
Serve as the mental health liaison for the medical unit.
Provide crisis intervention and psychoeducational services to individuals within the correctional facility.
Coordinate and facilitate admissions and placements for individuals requiring forensic or community hospital services.
Collaborate with the Department of Mental Health, county and state agencies, courts, and judges to ensure continuity of mental health services.
Provide CBH of Virginia staff with training on mental health-related topics.
Desired Qualifications
LCSW.
About CBH Medical
CBH Medical is a visibly different correctional healthcare experience, delivering flexibility, transparency, improved patient health, reporting, and oversight by a leadership team with decades of correctional experience. Founded in 2015, we have proven experience in the successful administration of an effective correctional healthcare service program at several correctional facilities. We take great pride in our medical staff and strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive and effective medical care to all of our patients. CBH Medical provides the highest level possible of customer service, medical experience, and commitment to health and wellness to all our patients. Our best practices enhance performance and focus intensely on each facility’s critical needs.
About the role
The QMHP is responsible for coordinating daily services, as well as facilitating inpatient mental health services and managing transfers to crisis intervention and state facilities
What you'll do
Coordinate, monitor, and administer mental health services within the medical department.
Evaluate the mental health status of individuals upon referral.
Serve as the mental health liaison for the medical unit.
Provide crisis intervention and psychoeducational services to individuals within the correctional facility.
Coordinate and facilitate admissions and placements for individuals requiring forensic or community hospital services.
Collaborate with the Department of Mental Health, as well as county and state agencies, courts, and judges, to ensure continuity of mental health services.
Provide training to CBH of VA staff on mental health–related topics.
Qualifications
Masters in the state where you are practicing
LCSW (preferred)
Resident in Counseling (Future LPC) or Supervisee in Social Work (future LCSW)
QMHP Status in the State of Virginia
CPR Certificate (if applicable)
Schedule:
24 hours per week
8-hour shifts
Evening and weekend availability required
Work Location:
In-Person
Secure correctional facility setting.
Frequent interaction with inmates, healthcare staff, and external agencies.