Correctional Mental Health Clinician

DayToDay Health; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide assessment, therapy, and crisis intervention for incarcerated adults in a correctional setting. You will conduct diagnostic evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver both individual and group therapies.

You will collaborate with medical and custody staff to ensure comprehensive care, perform crisis interventions as needed, and maintain compliant documentation using structured clinical protocols.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical licensure and experience in mental health services.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Collaborate closely with medical and custody staff to ensure comprehensive care.
• Perform crisis interventions as needed, ensuring safety and stability.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to regulatory standards and structured clinical protocols.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to support patient mental health and well-being.

Skills

Clinical licensure

Assessment & diagnosis

Therapy delivery

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Job description

Role: Mental Health Clinician in a correctional setting, responsible for providing assessment, therapy, and crisis intervention for incarcerated adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Collaborate closely with medical and custody staff to ensure comprehensive care.
• Perform crisis interventions as needed, ensuring safety and stability.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to regulatory standards and structured clinical protocols.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to support patient mental health and well-being.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant clinical licensure and experience in mental health services.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.