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SHERIFF OSCAR MARTINEZJOB VACANCY: Qualified Mental Health StaffStatus: Part-Time (24-29 hours weekly)Positions (4)Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 (Afternoon and Evening Shift are paid $20/hour; Overnight Shift is paid $23/hour.)INTERNAL / EXTERNAL&ldquo;The Lake County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department is An Equal Opportunity Employer&rdquo;NOTE: Applicants must fill a NON-MERIT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION for the Lake County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department to be considered.To obtain the application go to www.lakecountysheriff.com(1) tab on &quot;About us&quot; and, then(2) Click on &quot;Employments.&quot;(3) Click on the link &ldquo;NON-MERIT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.&rdquo;When filling out this application, please be sure to fill out all sections in their entirety. Also, when returning applications, be sure to return the application completed and signed to:Lake County Sheriff's DepartmentBuilding J2ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (2nd Floor)2293 North Main StreetCrown Point, Indiana 46307- Incomplete applications will not be considered- Include with your Application Copy of a valid driver license; your Resume; and any other relevant information e.g.<ul><li>College Transcripts</li><li>Certificates</li></ul>Job Title: Qualified Mental Health StaffShifts: We have vacancies for the evening shift (3PM - 11PM) and overnight shift (11PM - 7AM). One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) will be required. The applicant may work both days if preferred.Position Summary:The Qualified Mental Health Staff (QMHS) position works as an integral part of the Lake County Jail&rsquo;s interdisciplinary team providing crisis intervention and mental health monitoring in the context of the individual and group.Specific Duties Include:&middot; Respond to mental health emergencies throughout the jail.&middot; Monitor individuals placed on close or constant suicide precautions.&middot; Collaborate with custody staff to ensure a professional, therapeutic environment.&middot; Provide mental health and/or alcohol and other drug treatment, crisis intervention, and individual and group counseling support services to a diverse inmate population in a corrections environment.&middot; Provide appropriate recommendations for care to inmates requiring on-going treatment.&middot; Facilitate group activities in the mental health unit.&middot; Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary health care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.&middot; And all duties assigned by the Lake County SheriffQualifications/Required Education:A minimum of bachelor's level education and training in psychology, counseling, social work or psychiatric nursing, or five (5) years of comparable experience. We may relax these requirements slightly depending on the candidate's individual qualities and goodness of fit for the position.Opportunities for Advancement:The LCJ Mental Health Department prefers to hire/promote from within. The part-time QMHS position is considered an entry level mental health position. Employees who demonstrate good clinical skills and work ethic are eligible for promotion to any available full-time positions. We encourage graduate students (in counseling/social work/psychology) to apply, as most of our full-time master's level staff started off in our department as QMHS staff or interns.Work Location:<ul><li>One location</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hourWork Location: In person

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