Supervising People with Mental Illness in Correctional Facilities

Course Code: REL-PS-0-SPMICF

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2023

Learning Objectives:
Define mental illness.
Identify the 11 common signs of mental illness.
List 6 sources of information correctional staff can use when identifying signs of potential mental illness.
List 9 factors in the correctional environment that can trigger or exacerbate symptoms of mental illness.
Name 3 general guidelines for interacting with individuals you suspect have or who have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Distinguish when a referral for mental health services may be appropriate.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Overview of Mental Illness A. What Is Mental Illness? B. Mental Illness in Corrections C. Meet Detainee Kiley D. Summary Section 3: Overview of Common Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness A. Be Aware of the Signs and Symptoms B. Hallucinations C. Delusions D. Mania E. Depression/Depressed Mood F. Disorganized Thinking G. Paranoia H. Motor Disturbances I. Negative Symptoms J. Sleep Disruption K. Communication about Self-Harm/Suicide L. Symptoms of Mental Illness Vary M. Review N. Sources of Information O. Additional Techniques for Gathering Information P. Summary Section 4: Supervising and Managing Inmates with Mental Illness A. Is it Manipulation? B. Let the Appropriate Authorities Decide C. Jeffrey’s Story D. Response and Referral E. Inmate Ron F. Documentation G. Exercise: Should They Be Referred? H. Influence of the Correctional Environment on Inmates with Mental Disorders I. Factors that Can Trigger or Exacerbate Symptoms of Mental Illness J. Guidelines for Interacting with an Offender Who has a Mental Illness K. Build Rapport L. Be Professional M. Maintain Open Communication N. Responding to Behaviors: Rule Violations O. Responding to Behaviors: Serious Incidents P. Exercise: Supervision and Inmates with Mental Illness Q. Review R. Summary Section 5: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributor C. Resource D. References E. Exam F. BrainSparks

Instructor: Malinda Lamb

Malinda received her Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, with an emphasis on mental health. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Sex Offender Treatment Professional (SOTPII). She currently works for the 6th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in Iowa. Previous to her current employment, she was the Coordinator of a Jail Alternatives Program, where she designed and implemented this program to address the growing population of individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders within the county jail setting as well as a social worker within a secure forensic hospital setting. She has also been active in other state and community organizations, boards, and committees focusing on various treatment needs of correctional clients.

Disclosure: Malinda Lamb has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.