Forensic Mental Health Clinician — Jail-Based Impact

Liberty Healthcare Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

30 days PTO

FSA and 401k

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Corporation operates a forensic mental health program in San Diego County, serving inmates deemed incompetent to stand trial. Clinicians provide direct mental health services on-site at two jail facilities and collaborate with clinical, ancillary and security staff to support treatment goals.

Starting pay ranges from $90,000 to $120,000 annually, with benefits including health/dental/vision, 30 days of PTO, and access to FSA and 401k plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as LCSW or LMFT required.
• Ability to work onsite at both jail facilities in San Diego County.
• Spanish language skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and in-person mental health services.
• Perform psychosocial evaluations.
• Deliver cognitive-behavioral treatment, psychoeducation and crisis intervention.
• Document treatment and progress.
• Participate in clinical team meetings.
• Consult and collaborate with clinical, ancillary and security staff.

Skills

Spanish language

Psychosocial evaluation

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Crisis intervention

Mental health documentation

Team collaboration

In-person therapy

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Corporation operates a forensic mental health program in San Diego County, serving inmates deemed incompetent to stand trial. Clinicians provide direct mental health services on-site at two jail facilities and collaborate with clinical, ancillary and security staff to support treatment goals.

Starting pay ranges from $90,000 to $120,000 annually, with benefits including health/dental/vision, 30 days of PTO, and access to FSA and 401k plans.