Mental Health Professional (LMFT, AMFT, LCSW, ACSW, LPCC, APCC)
About The Position
The Mental Health Professional works in a correctional facility to ensure inmates receive appropriate mental health services and care while incarcerated. The role conducts intake evaluations and assessments, provides therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention, develops treatment plans, monitors the clinical needs of patients on the caseload, and documents findings in accordance with company and facility policies. The position also responds to sick calls, supports medication adherence, coordinates medication evaluations with prescribing providers, provides crisis intervention, and contributes to staff training and multidisciplinary treatment planning. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This position is available only to individuals who reside in the United States.
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.
- Current, unrestricted license in the state of practice; examples include LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist.
- Maintain all licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
- Must reside in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a correctional or hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screening, assessments, and triage for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and recommend an appropriate level of care.
- Develop and recommend treatment plans; provide treatment services, including psychoeducational and transitional groups.
- Provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
- Respond to sick call requests, support medication adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
- Provide crisis intervention and oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and administrative meetings.
- Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics.
- Document findings in patient health records and comply with facility and company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free counseling and health coaching
- Company-paid life insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
