Correctional Mental Health - $72K-82K per year

CoreCivic; West Springfield (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Mental Health Therapist in West Springfield, Pennsylvania. The role focuses on planning and delivering non-medical mental health services to inmates, with a salary range of $72,000–$82,000 per year.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, licensure (OH LPCC or LISW), and at least five years of clinical experience, including two years in a similar role. CoreCivic offers a drug-free workplace and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a related clinical area.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience including two (2) years in a comparable job position.
• Must possess OH LPCC or LISW certification or licensing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments from records and inmate interviews.
• Develop, implement and modify individual treatment plans based on needs and functioning.
• Document treatment and evaluations in health care records for each person seen.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials at all times.
• Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory and techniques for caseload activities.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions.

Skills

Mental Health

Therapy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Correctional Mental Health - $72K-82K per year

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Mental Health for a job in West Springfield, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mental Health
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

$72,000 - $82,000 / annual salary

AtCoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position ofMental Health Therapistto 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.

• Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• 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.
• Five (5)years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
• Must possess appropriate OH LPCC or LISW certification or licensing.
• 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.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mental Health
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

$72,000 - $82,000 / annual salary

AtCoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position ofMental Health Therapistto 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.

• Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• 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.
• Five (5)years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
• Must possess appropriate OH LPCC or LISW certification or licensing.
• 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.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req31098. Posted job title: Mental Health Therapist

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance