Mental Health Therapist

CoreCivic • Whiteville, TN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

CoreCivic’s mental health teams provide clinical services to offenders and aim to set standards of care in the industry. The position is placed as a Mental Health Coordinator and 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 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 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 using available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Develop, implement, and modify 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 through treatments and activities for individuals in the caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions appropriate to inmates’ needs.

What This Job Offers

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