Licensed Mental Health Professional

Company: Mediko Inc
Location: Asheville
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. Its what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.

Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

If youre ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!

Here are the Details -

Position: Licensed Mental Health Professional

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: Buncombe County Detention Center

Responsibilities:

Collect information about patients through interview, case history review, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify focus of treatment interventions and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists

Provide crisis management, and/or short-term solution-focused therapy to patients as appropriate; provide therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required

Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and appropriate interventions

Initiate an interdisciplinary treatment plan and participate in the ongoing treatment planning process

Consult with other mental health practitioners, healthcare staff and correctional professionals, as appropriate in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework

Document patients activities and progress

Follow up to determine reliability of treatment used; change treatment interventions when indicated

Participate in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures

Follow established policies, procedures, professional standards, all federal, state and local guidelines, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental, and infection control standards

Will adhere to MEDIKOs Standards of Professional Conduct

Respond to requests from correctional staff as well as MEDIKO Staff in accordance with MEDIKO and Facility Guidelines. This includes following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensed Mental Health Professional, or License-eligible (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)

Current active and unencumbered State License

Current CPR/BLS certification

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program

Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

Preferred Pharmacy Network options

MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options

Wellness program

Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match

Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage

Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans

Paid portion of Maternity Leaves

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays

Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

Free Continuing Education

Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers

Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com to learn more about opportunities with us!

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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