Mental Health Therapist
About The Position
CoreCivic’s mental health teams provide clinical mental health services to offenders. The position is described as a Mental Health Coordinator responsible for planning and providing non-medical clinical mental health services in a facility. The successful candidate must perform the listed functions at a pace and performance level consistent with the job requirements. The role includes assessing and treating inmates, documenting care, maintaining confidentiality, and applying psychological counseling theory and techniques. It also involves providing counseling and crisis intervention to meet inmates’ mental health needs.
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 in treatments and activities for individuals on the caseload.
- Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions to address inmates’ needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
