Posting number: SHRP27020
Department: Health Facilities
Division: William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
Job classification: Mental Health Therapist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Mental Health, Forensics
Summary
Forensic Competency Therapist provides factual and rational therapy techniques to forensic patients in jail based or (outpatient) community settings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying and assessing each patient’s illness/behavior/treatment needs; assist with treatment planning in coordination with Department of Corrections Medical/Psychiatric provider or community mental health centers and assist patients with obtaining competency to move forward with the courts.0512P02884
Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Education from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
One (1) year full-time or equivalent part-time working in the fields of mental illness, substance abuse, therapy, psychology, or counseling. Volunteer experience may be considered for experience.
Substitution Information:Successful completion of graduate coursework toward a Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Education, or completion of the degree, may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis as outlined in the Office of Shared Administration’s Equivalency Chart.
