Inmate Mental Health Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company to

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Rewards Program

Credit Union Membership

Training Opportunities

Job summary

McKinley is seeking a Correctional Services Clinician to support the mental health needs of inmates in a correctional facility. The role involves conducting group and individual therapy, maintaining documentation, and coordinating life skills programming to promote healthier coping strategies within a trauma-informed setting.

The position requires licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, experience with seriously mentally ill populations, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g., ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC).
• Experience with seriously mentally ill inmates; justice-involved/forensic experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish skills highly preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.
• Must be able to commute to various sites on campus and correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of five one-hour group therapy sessions per day for seriously mentally ill inmates.
• Conduct individual assessments to identify service needs of seriously mentally ill inmates.
• Coordinate and lead structured programming for life skills, coping skills, problem-solving, and relationships.
• Utilize evidence-based techniques to promote self-reflection and positive behavioral changes.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and accurate EMR documentation.
• Attend supervision, meetings, and agency training; participate in CQI.

Skills

Group therapy

Mental health

Documentation

Bilingual Spanish

Word processing

Typing 50 WPM

Site commute

Education

Licensed clinician (BBS) – ACSW/AMFT/LCSW/LMFT/APCC/LPCC

Tools

EMR system

Job description

McKinley is seeking a Correctional Services Clinician to support the mental health needs of inmates in a correctional facility. The role involves conducting group and individual therapy, maintaining documentation, and coordinating life skills programming to promote healthier coping strategies within a trauma-informed setting.

The position requires licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, experience with seriously mentally ill populations, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and