Mental Health Therapist - BHU

CoreCivic • Leavenworth, KS

12h

About The Position

At CoreCivic, mental health teams provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in a correctional facility. The position is described as a Mental Health Coordinator responsible for planning and providing services to inmates. 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 licensure in the state where practice occurs, such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• 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.
• Provide treatment by developing, implementing, and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluated 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 in 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: Mid Level