Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW)
About The Position
The Licensed Mental Health Professional works in a correctional facility to ensure inmates receive appropriate mental health services and care. The role involves conducting intake evaluations, therapeutic interventions, suicide-prevention services, and treatment planning. The professional monitors the clinical needs of patients on their caseload, provides staff training on mental health topics, and documents findings in accordance with company and facility policies. Candidates should be comfortable with crisis management, severe mental illness, brief solution-focused interventions, substance use and withdrawal awareness, boundary setting and manipulation awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emotional resilience. The role also focuses on 5150/5250 mechanics, Title 15 and BSCC Standards, and CalAIM continuity of care. This is a PRN position requiring at least four shifts per month, including one weekend shift, one major holiday, and one minor holiday. Independent licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC is required for PRN roles.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related mental health discipline.
- At least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program.
- Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist.
- Maintain all required licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
- For PRN roles, hold independent licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
- Reside in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a correctional or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and recommend appropriate levels of care.
- Develop and recommend treatment plans; provide treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups; and deliver suicide-prevention interventions and management techniques.
- Respond to sick call requests, support medication adherence, and coordinate medication evaluations with prescribing providers.
- Provide crisis intervention and oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment-team and administrative meetings.
- Train staff on relevant mental health topics.
- Document findings in patients’ health records and comply with facility and company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling and health coaching
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program with fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
