Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Bourne, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Clinician provides comprehensive, recovery-oriented substance use treatment services in a correctional setting. This grant-funded position supports individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) who are prescribed medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders. The clinician provides counseling, assessments, treatment planning, reentry coordination, and ongoing support for individuals engaged in MOUD. Additional mental health services, including crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment, are provided as clinically indicated. The position receives general direction and oversight and works directly under the supervision of the Program Director of the E-MAT program and the Chief of Inmate Services. Work is performed according to best practices and established guidelines. The clinician works with incarcerated individuals at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility for up to eight hours per day, collaborating with treatment, medical, custody, case management, and reentry staff to support recovery, facility operations, safety, and continuity of care.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, psychology, or a relevant area of study.
LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW required.
At least two years of experience in clinical social work or mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working in a correctional facility, mental health facility, or detox center; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide SUD and co-occurring mental health treatment, including individual and group counseling, psychoeducational programming, and relapse-prevention interventions, with an emphasis on recovery and MOUD support.
Conduct SUD and co-occurring disorder screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluations for individuals receiving MOUD or in need of recovery services.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing SUD, co-occurring mental health needs, and MOUD engagement; coordinate release planning to support continuity of care.
Collaborate with medical providers and nurses to support MOUD adherence, address concerns, and coordinate SUD, mental health, and medical care.
Document SUD-related, co-occurring mental health, and MOUD-related services, treatment plans, and interventions according to facility and clinical standards.
Triage and respond to inmate requests related to SUD treatment, co-occurring mental health concerns, or MOUD issues.
Provide mental health crisis intervention as needed, including suicide risk assessments, emergency response, and appropriate watch-level determinations.
Maintain the confidentiality and accuracy of records, including assessments and treatment documentation.
Coordinate with case management and reentry support services to promote continuity of care and community linkage for SUD services, co-occurring mental health treatment, and MOUD continuation after release.
Collaborate with custody and medical staff to integrate recovery services with facility operations and safety practices.
Understand accreditation standards and comply with timelines and documentation requirements.
Assist with standardized assessment tools and participate in treatment plan development for male and female offenders.
Work in a team model with uniformed and non-uniformed treatment staff to support a therapeutic community and continuity-of-care standards throughout the facility.