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.
- Must adhere to all safety and security protocols.

📌 Correctional Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) (Alberta)
🏢 CBH Medical careers
📍 Alberta