Licensed Mental Health Clinician

CoreCivic•Tutwiler, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At CoreCivic, the Licensed Mental Health Clinician plans non-medical mental health service programs at a facility and coordinates and directs personnel providing mental health services to inmates and residents. The role provides clinical services and supervision, working with multidisciplinary and interdepartmental staff while applying facility, corporate, and correctional policies and exercising independent professional judgment. 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 required experience.
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 and other confined housing areas.
Develop, implement, and modify individual multidisciplinary treatment plans in coordination with clinical and interdepartmental staff, and provide psychological counseling and other treatment activities.
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 and disputes, taking corrective or disciplinary action, and developing staff schedules.
Consult with multidisciplinary staff and recommend strategies or interventions concerning inmate behavior and mental health issues, including conflict avoidance.
Evaluate and advocate for inmates involved in disciplinary or due process events in accordance with policy, contract requirements, and accreditation standards.
Administer mental status exams and use psychological tests or instruments as needed to evaluate treatment, adjustment, and placement needs.
Participate in regularly scheduled Segregation Review panel and Special Needs Treatment Plan committee meetings.
Support community reentry through discharge planning and communication about service needs for seriously mentally ill inmates being released.
Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates and their files; audit files to ensure services are documented and review treatment and therapeutic program completion.
Coordinate professional services provided by contract personnel, when applicable, and address their needs.
Screen requests for non-medical records and approve or deny responses in accordance with policy and procedures.
Coordinate with the facility training manager on required staff training programs and ensure each subordinate employee receives training.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including basic emergency medical aid, moving people from danger, and securing or evacuating people from confined areas.