Correctional Mental Health - $78K per year

CoreCivic; Eden (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; 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 Mental Health Therapist at our Eden, Texas facility. The role focuses on planning and providing non-medical clinical mental health services to inmates, delivering screenings, assessments, treatment plans, and crisis interventions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a related field, five years of clinical experience with two years in a similar position, and state licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMFT). A driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related clinical area.
• Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable role.
• Current licensure/certification in the practicing state (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).
• A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Provides treatment by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on needs and functioning.
• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of counseling theory and techniques through treatments and activities used for caseloads.
• Provides mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions for inmates.

Skills

Mental health

Counseling

Clinical assessment

Education

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

Job description

Correctional Mental Health - $78K per year

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Mental Health for a job in Eden, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

$78,000 - 90,000 / Annually

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 certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
• 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 #req29874. 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