• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline.
• Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice - LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist. Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.
• Counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional with YesCare at the Lexington/Fayette County Detention Center located in Lexington, KY: 

• Performs individual and group therapeutic interven­tions as appropriate.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and mental health intake evaluations as indicated.
• Performs risk assessment and intervention,
• Provides behavioral health consultation to members of the multi-disciplinary clinical team and to correctional personnel as directed.
• Performs crisis intervention and de-escalation as indicated.
• Supports and/or direct care coordination efforts for patients returning to the community requiring ongoing behavioral health services.
• Initiates, completes, and maintains patient treatment plans.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
• Participates in and conducts in-service training programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff.
• Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)

• • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Generous PTO plan
  • 401k with matching funds
  • Employee Discount and Rewards Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement

Correctional healthcare is not just a job, it’s a calling!

As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 40 years, YesCare provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients, break the cycle of recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.