Correctional Services Clinician

McKinley Children's Center•San Dimas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McKinley is seeking a Correctional Services Clinician who is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of seriously mentally ill inmates within a correctional facility. This role involves conducting individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques and maintaining accurate documentation according to agency and county procedures. McKinley fosters a H.U.M.A.N. culture: Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, and Nurturing, and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Valid registration or licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC).
Prior experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill patients.
Proficiency in word processing.
Excellent writing skills.
General office skills.
Typing speed of 50 words per minute (WPM).
Must pass a pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.
Ability to commute to various sites on campus and correctional facilities.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and lift 10 pounds.
DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with justice-involved/forensic populations.
Prior experience with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct a minimum of five one-hour group therapy sessions per day for seriously mentally ill inmates.
Conduct individual assessments to identify the specific service needs of seriously mentally ill inmates.
Coordinate and lead structured programming activities for inmates, focusing on life skills, coping skills, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships.
Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate group discussion, encourage self-reflection, and promote positive behavioral changes.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to ensure the emotional and physical well-being of inmates.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the County's electronic medical record (EMR) System.
Utilize the County's documentation tools and procedures for charting.
Ensure all required documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.
Allocate at least 3 hours of each eight-hour work day to complete necessary documentation and charting.
Maintain regular communication with the Facility's Project Manager and existing mental health providers to assess inmates' needs and coordinate service delivery.
Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment objectives, status and progress.
Attend all required supervision, department and agency meetings.
Take responsibility for ongoing professional skills development.
Attend all required agency training.
Participate in the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan as assigned.
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the program operates seven days a week from 8 am to 8 pm.
Perform other related duties as assigned.