Mental Health Therapist PT

CoreCivic • Florence, AZ

26d • Onsite

About The Position

CoreCivic is hiring a part-time Mental Health Therapist to plan and provide non-medical clinical mental health services in a facility. This position regularly works fewer than 30 hours per week. The therapist conducts screenings and assessments, provides treatment and crisis interventions, documents care, and coordinates with clinical and multidisciplinary staff to support inmate treatment and well-being.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or a related clinical area from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable job position.
• Current appropriate certification or licensure.
• 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 using available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Coordinate with clinical staff, including psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, nurses, and social workers, to share information about patient psychological problems and support integrated treatment and follow-through.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluations of inmates’ needs and level of functioning.
• Document treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Consult with multidisciplinary staff, including security staff, unit staff, and facility management, and make appropriate recommendations concerning inmate behavior and mental health issues.
• Apply knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities for individuals on the caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and confrontation-avoidance interventions for inmates in crisis.
• Administer mental status exams or other psychological tests and instruments as needed to evaluate treatment, adjustment, and placement needs.

What This Job Offers

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