Mental Health Therapist - PRN

CoreCivic • Alamo, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CoreCivic’s mental health teams provide clinical mental health services to offenders. The Mental Health Therapist (PRN), described in the posting as a Mental Health Coordinator (PRN), plans and provides non-medical clinical mental health services in a facility. The successful candidate is expected to perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with actual job performance requirements.

Requirements

• A 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.
• Must be at least 18 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 levels 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 in the caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions to address inmates’ needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior