Contract *Licensed BH Professional* Atmore AL

Date: 06/02/25 to 08/30/25

Hours: 7:00 AM End: 3:30 PM (30) 40 M-F position every other weekend required for crisis assessments

Rate: 49/74 Contract Weeks: 13

JOB SUMMARY

Will be involved in working with all disciplines on the Mental Health Unit to attain effectiveness in serving the patient population.

JOB DUTIES

1. Performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
2. Performs administrative consultative for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution.
3. Perform specific psychiatric social service work on the Mental Health Unit of a Correctional Facility.
4. Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
5. Participates in and conducts in-service programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff.
6. Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
7. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

\- Graduation from a Master’s level program in mental health services.

\- Licensed LPC, LCSW, LMSW

\- Minimum of two years employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.

\- Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Correctional officers provide security; however, some degree of risk of verbal and physical assault from inmates exists. As in any healthcare setting, employees may be exposed to communicable and/or infectious diseases. Inside work with periodic traveling (inter and intra state) to other locations with exposure to weather, temperature extremes and hazardous road conditions. Frequent standing and walking while presenting or performing job duties. Adheres to site/contract specific on-call requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must be able to perform the following:

\- Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

\- Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally.

\- Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising your health and well- being or that of your fellow employees or that of inmates.

\- Long periods sitting, typing and reading from a computer screen may be required.

Disclaimer: The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties of this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above, consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.