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The role of Therapist reports directly to the Director of Mental Health Programs and works collaboratively with other sub-departments within the Health Services Department at the Allegheny County Jail. The incumbent provides direct psychological services to the incarcerated population including, but not limited to: psychological assessments, screening, individual therapy, group therapy, treatment planning, case management, and referral.

• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with client base while asserting ethical boundaries.
• Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders through individual and group therapy.
• Creates individualized treatment plans, collaboratively with other treatment providers and the participating client.
• Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling services.
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate progress.
• Involves other criminal justice agencies, if clinically appropriate.
• Refers patients for additional services, if indicated.
• Maintains thorough documentation of services.
• Follows all procedures to maintain the safe provision of services within the institution.
• Functions as a member of the Mental Health Department.
• Participates in treatment team meetings with other members of the Mental Health Department.
• Participates in meetings, training programs, and other functions related to the job.
• Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Recognizes trends and identifies needs within the incarcerated population that could be served by increased mental health services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Health Programs.

• Diagnostic Criteria
• Psychological Evaluation and Assessment
• Computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Software, Outlook, etc.)
• Techniques and best practices of mental health treatment and services
• Incarcerated populations, recidivism, and service engagement
• Trauma Informed therapeutic approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and other research based efficacious modalities
• Treatment processes and the laws and regulations that govern correctional care and treatment

• Function independently and make informed decisions using sound professional judgement and ethics.
• Interact with the incarcerated population in a professional manner.
• Seek creative solutions to enhance, develop, or augment services/programs within the institution.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and colleagues.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Conduct individual therapy sessions and assessments
• Problem-solve 
• Demonstrate effective communication
• Utilize strong research skills
• Practice patience
• Document clinical information
• Execute tasks with a strong attention to detail

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