Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Grammar LLC•Tutwiler, MS

5d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

At CoreCivic, mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders and set standards of care in the industry. The Licensed Mental Health Clinician plans professional, non-medical mental health service programs at a correctional facility and coordinates and directs personnel providing mental health services to inmates or residents. The clinician conducts screenings and assessments, provides and documents treatment, supervises staff, consults with multidisciplinary teams, and advocates for inmates involved in disciplinary or due process events. The role also includes serving on facility review committees, supporting reentry planning for seriously mentally ill inmates, monitoring confidentiality and treatment records, coordinating contract services when applicable, and helping deliver required staff training. The clinician uses policy and professional judgment to carry out responsibilities and may be required to travel domestically within the U.S.

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 applies toward the required experience.
Current, unrestricted license to practice in the state where practice occurs.

Nice To Haves

Corrections or Detention Counselor experience.
Valid driver's license, 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 in coordination with clinical and interdepartmental staff, and provide treatment using psychological counseling theory and techniques.
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 and make recommendations to multidisciplinary staff about inmate behavior and mental health issues, including conflict avoidance and intervention strategies.
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 or other psychological tests and 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.
Engage in community reentry services through discharge planning and communication about service needs for seriously mentally ill inmates being released.
Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates or residents and their files; audit records for documentation and review whether treatment and therapeutic programs are complete.
Coordinate professional services provided by contract personnel, if applicable, and address their needs.
Use corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures while exercising independent professional judgment and 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 supervised employees receive training.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid, moving people from danger, and securing or evacuating people from confined areas.