Forensic Mental Health Clinician - Corrections

McKinley Children's Center; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company‑m

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Rewards Program

Credit Union Membership

Training Opportunities to Further Data

Job summary

McKinley is seeking a Correctional Services Clinician to support mental health for seriously mentally ill inmates in a correctional facility. The clinician will conduct individual and group therapy using evidence-based techniques and maintain documentation per agency and county procedures.

Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, DOE. Responsibilities include coordinating programming, ensuring safety, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across campus sites.

Qualifications

• Valid registration or licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC).
• Prior experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill patients.
• Preferred experience with justice-involved/forensic populations.
• Prior experience with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are highly preferred.
• Proficiency in word processing.
• Excellent writing skills.
• General office skills.
• Typing speed of 50 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Coordination: Conduct a minimum of five one-hour group therapy sessions per day for seriously mentally ill inmates.
• Conduct individual assessments to identify the specific service needs of seriously mentally ill inmates.
• Coordinate and lead structured programming activities for inmates, focusing on life skills, coping skills, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships.
• Utilize evidence based therapeutic techniques to facilitate group discussion, encourage self-reflection, and promote positive behavioral changes.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to ensure the emotional and physical well-being of inmates.

Job description

McKinley is seeking a Correctional Services Clinician to support mental health for seriously mentally ill inmates in a correctional facility. The clinician will conduct individual and group therapy using evidence-based techniques and maintain documentation per agency and county procedures.

Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, DOE. Responsibilities include coordinating programming, ensuring safety, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across campus sites.