Mental Health Therapist

Core Civic • WHITEVILLE, TN

14d • $80,000 - $84,000

About The Position

CoreCivic’s mental health teams provide clinical mental health services to offenders. This role is placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator and plans and provides non-medical clinical mental health services in a facility. The successful candidate must perform the listed functions at a pace and level consistent with the position’s 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 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 based on available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on each inmate’s 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