Correctional Mental Health Clinician

QCHC Inc; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance

Matching 401K

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance - Full-time

PTO - Full-time

Job summary

Quality Correctional Health Care is seeking a Mental Health Professional for Grant County to interview inmates on suicide watch, assess risk, and coordinate care with medical and correctional teams. The role involves developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring proper documentation.

Responsibilities include emergency response, discharge planning, and collaboration with on-site staff under the Corporate Mental Health Director and On-Site Health Services Administrator.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Current, valid license in the field.
• Maintains ethical character and firm boundaries in therapy.

Responsibilities

• Interview inmates on suicide watch and assess risk.
• Coordinate with medical and correctional staff to provide care.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans with client input.
• Keep up-to-date, concise documentation.
• Respond promptly in emergencies.
• Incorporate discharge planning and referrals as needed.

Skills

Rapport-building

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/SW

Current, valid license

Job description

Quality Correctional Health Care is seeking a Mental Health Professional for Grant County to interview inmates on suicide watch, assess risk, and coordinate care with medical and correctional teams. The role involves developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring proper documentation.

Responsibilities include emergency response, discharge planning, and collaboration with on-site staff under the Corporate Mental Health Director and On-Site Health Services Administrator.