Jail-Based Mental Health Clinician (Competency Restoration)

CHP Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life and disability保险

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and sickleave

CME/CEU reimbursement and licenserenew

Malpractice coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CHP Health is seeking a Jail-Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) and Early Access to Stabilization Services Licensed Mental Health Clinician for the Monterey County Jail. The role focuses on competency restoration, early stabilization, and direct clinical care within a jail setting, reporting to the JBCT/EASS Program Director.

Requirements include a master’s degree in a behavioral health field and CA licensure; candidates may be dependently licensed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Active independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, PhD) in the state of California.
• Dependently licensed clinicians will be considered.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain jail clearance.
• Willingness to work within the jail setting (this position is NOT REMOTE).

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Operational Oversight of the JBCT and EASS Programs.
• Direct patient care for 11-patient co-ed jail-based competency restoration treatment program for incarcerated persons facing felony charges who have been found incompetent to stand trial for mental health reasons and are court ordered to treatment.
• Direct patient care for an early access to stabilization services program with average census of 1-3 patients for incarcerated men and women facing felony charges who have been found incompetent to stand trial for mental health reasons and are court ordered to treatment.
• Perform and document treatment plans, treatment team review notes, discharge summaries, and progress notes.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic and psychoeducational services targeting competency restoration to JBCT patients.
• Coordinate with health and correctional staff regarding patients’ mental health care.
• Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V-TR criteria and mental health practice standards.
• Liaise with CA Department of State Hospital (DSH), Monterey Sheriff’s Office (MSO) and CHP corporate as indicated.
• Ensure provision of services align with DSH, CHP and MSO policies and procedures and professional practice standards.
• Additional direct practice components include individual and group psychotherapy and psycho education, risk assessment and management.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Jail clearance

Jail setting experience

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral health field

California clinical licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PsyD/PhD)

Job description

CHP Health is seeking a Jail-Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) and Early Access to Stabilization Services Licensed Mental Health Clinician for the Monterey County Jail. The role focuses on competency restoration, early stabilization, and direct clinical care within a jail setting, reporting to the JBCT/EASS Program Director.

Requirements include a master’s degree in a behavioral health field and CA licensure; candidates may be dependently licensed.