Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT)

Wellpath•Merced, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional working in a correctional facility, your responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, providing therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, and developing treatment plans for inmates. You will also be responsible for monitoring the clinical needs of inmates on your caseload, providing staff training on mental health topics, and documenting all findings in accordance with company and facility policies. Your role is critical in ensuring that inmates receive appropriate mental health services and care while incarcerated. The position requires independent licensure and a minimum of 4 shifts per month, including 1 weekend shift if coverage is needed. Candidates should be comfortable with crisis management, severe mental illness, brief, solution-focused interventions, substance use and withdrawal awareness, boundary setting & manipulation awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emotional resilience. The role also focuses heavily on 5150/5250 mechanics, Title 15 & BSCC Standards, and CalAIM continuity of care.

Requirements

Unrestricted, current independent license in the State of practice (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist).
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline.
One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting.
Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable with crisis management
Comfortable with severe mental illness
Comfortable with brief, solution focused interventions
Comfortable with substance use and withdrawal awareness
Comfortable with boundary setting & manipulation awareness
Comfortable with interdisciplinary collaboration
Comfortable with emotional resilience
Familiarity with 5150/5250 mechanics
Familiarity with Title 15 & BSCC Standards
Familiarity with CalAIM continuity of care

Responsibilities

Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations for their level of care.
Develop and recommend treatment plans.
Conduct essential treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups.
Provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
Respond to sick call requests.
Provide medication adherence.
Coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
Provide crisis intervention.
Oversee the clinical needs of patients on caseload.
Participate in treatment team multidisciplinary meetings and administrative meetings.
Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.
Document all findings in the patient's health record.
Ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.