Mental Health Associate - Nights - Corrections at AnyPlace MD
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
About the Job
We are currently hiring a Mental Health Associate (MHA) for overnight shifts to provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and psychoeducational services. You will work under the supervision of a licensed professional and play a critical role in supporting individuals with behavioral health issues. This position is responsible for developing community re-entry plans, reducing recidivism risk, and ensuring a smooth transition back into the community for patients.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide crisis intervention, rapid response, and suicide risk assessments.
Deliver individual and group psycho-education on managing health/behavioral health issues and reducing recidivism risk.
Develop and coordinate community re-entry plans to address risk factors linked to recidivism in the criminal justice system.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources to support patient transition.
Complete suicide risk assessments, bio-psychosocial evaluations, and clinical reports under the supervision of an independently licensed professional.
Coordinate care with family, community providers, and other relevant parties for effective treatment and re-entry plans.
Manage requests for Court Ordered Evaluations (COE) with community providers and testify in court as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social services, or a related field (transcripts or diploma required).
At least one year of experience in a similar role.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in crisis intervention or working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide crisis intervention, rapid response, and suicide risk assessments.
Deliver individual and group psycho-education on managing health/behavioral health issues and reducing recidivism risk.
Develop and coordinate community re-entry plans to address risk factors linked to recidivism in the criminal justice system.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources to support patient transition.
Complete suicide risk assessments, bio-psychosocial evaluations, and clinical reports under the supervision of an independently licensed professional.
Coordinate care with family, community providers, and other relevant parties for effective treatment and re-entry plans.
Manage requests for Court Ordered Evaluations (COE) with community providers and testify in court as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social services, or a related field (transcripts or diploma required).
At least one year of experience in a similar role.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in crisis intervention or working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system is a plus.
