Mental Health Therapist

CoreCivic • Dilley, TX

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About The Position

At CoreCivic, mental health teams provide clinical services intended to make lasting changes in the lives of offenders and uphold standards of care in the industry. This role is placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator and plans and provides non-medical clinical mental health services within a facility. The successful candidate must perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with the job’s performance requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical area.
• Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable job position.
• Appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs, such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• 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 based on available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluations of inmates’ needs and level of functioning.
• Document treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.
• Apply knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities for individuals on the caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions to address inmates’ needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior