Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Core Civic•TUTWILER, MS

1d•$75,000 - $79,000

About The Position

At CoreCivic, mental health teams work to make lasting changes in the lives of offenders and set standards of care in the industry. The Licensed Mental Health Clinician plans and oversees professional, non-medical mental health service programs at the facility and coordinates and directs personnel who provide mental health services to inmates or residents. The clinician conducts mental health screenings and assessments, develops and modifies multidisciplinary treatment plans, provides treatment, and documents clinical activities. The role supervises staff, consults with multidisciplinary teams, advocates for inmates in disciplinary or due-process events, participates in review committees, supports reentry planning for people with serious mental illness, and oversees confidentiality and completeness of treatment records. The clinician works independently within applicable corporate, facility, correctional, contractual, and accreditation policies and procedures. Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical field.
Two years of clinical experience, including one year in a comparable job position; pre-licensure training experience may count toward the experience requirement.
Current, unrestricted license to practice in the state where practice occurs.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver’s license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health screenings and assessments using available records and clinical interviews, including rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas.
Develop, implement, and modify individual multidisciplinary treatment plans and provide treatment to inmates in coordination with clinical and interdepartmental staff.
Document treatment and evaluation activities in each person’s health care record.
Supervise staff, including training new employees, evaluating performance, preparing written reviews, resolving concerns or disputes, taking corrective or disciplinary action, and developing work schedules.
Consult with multidisciplinary staff and recommend strategies or interventions regarding behavior and mental health issues affecting inmates.
Evaluate and advocate for inmates involved in disciplinary or due-process events in accordance with policy, contract requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.
Administer mental status exams and other psychological tests or instruments as needed to evaluate treatment, adjustment, and placement needs.
Serve on the institution Segregation Review panel and Special Needs Treatment Plan committee at regularly scheduled meetings.
Support community reentry through discharge planning and communication about service needs for releasing inmates who are seriously mentally ill.
Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates or residents and their files; audit records to ensure services are documented and verify completion of treatment and therapeutic programs.
Coordinate professional services provided by contract personnel, where applicable, and address their needs.
Make decisions using established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures, exercising independent judgment and professional administrative skill.
Screen requests for non-medical records and approve or disapprove responses according to policy and procedures.
Coordinate with the facility training manager to deliver required staff training and ensure subordinate employees receive training.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including basic emergency medical aid, moving people away from danger, and securing or evacuating people from confined areas.
Travel domestically within the U.S. as required.