Mental Health Therapist

Core Civic • Farmville, VA

23d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At CoreCivic, mental health teams provide care intended to make lasting changes in the lives of offenders and set standards of care in the industry. The role is described as a Mental Health Coordinator responsible for planning and providing non-medical clinical mental health services in the facility. The successful candidate must perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with actual job 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 20 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 evaluations of 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: Mid Level