Mental Health Therapist

CoreCivic

$88K — $103K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or related clinical area from an accredited institution.
  • Preferred post-graduate clinical experience in a comparable role.
  • Current licensure as CO LPC, LMFT, or LCSW is mandatory.
  • Valid driver's license preferred unless legally required otherwise.
  • Minimum age of 18 years.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health screenings and assessments of inmates based on records review and clinical interviews.
  • Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans according to inmates' needs and functioning levels.
  • Document all treatment and evaluation activities in the inmates' health care records.
  • Ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Utilize psychological counseling theory and techniques effectively in treatment and activities for individuals on caseload.
  • Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions to meet inmates' therapeutic needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development in a specialized mental health field.
  • Engagement in a crucial and impactful role within the correctional system.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population facing significant mental health challenges.
Full Job Description
$88,340 - $103,360 / year

In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
  1. Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
  2. Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
  3. Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
  4. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
  5. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
  6. Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.


Qualifications:
  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.
  • Post-graduate clinical experience, including experience in a comparable position is preferred.
  • Current CO LPC, LMFT or LCSW licensure required.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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