Forensic Mental Health Clinician (Corrections)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Training Opportunities

Job summary

McKinley is seeking a Correctional Services Clinician to support the mental health of seriously mentally ill inmates within a correctional facility. The clinician will conduct individual and group therapy, document in the EMR, and collaborate with county providers to promote therapeutic outcomes.

Qualifications include licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and experience with mentally ill populations. Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred; travel to multiple sites is required.

Qualifications

• Valid registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Prior experience with seriously mentally ill patients, preferably in corrections/forensic settings.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.
• Ability to commute to campus and correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct minimum of five one-hour group therapy sessions daily for inmates.
• Perform individual assessments to identify service needs.
• Lead structured programming for life skills, coping, and relationships.
• Maintain EMR documentation and timely charting.

Skills

Licensure with BBS (ACS W/AMFT/LMFT/L,

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Excellent writing skills

Word processing

Typing 50 WPM

Tools

EMR systems

MS Word/word processing

Job description

McKinley is seeking a Correctional Services Clinician to support the mental health of seriously mentally ill inmates within a correctional facility. The clinician will conduct individual and group therapy, document in the EMR, and collaborate with county providers to promote therapeutic outcomes.

Qualifications include licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and experience with mentally ill populations. Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred; travel to multiple sites is required.