Licensed Mental Health Clinician: Inmate Care & Programs

CoreCivic; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Mississippi is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician to plan and oversee non-medical mental health programs for inmates. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with security and facility staff.

Responsibilities include conducting screenings, developing multidisciplinary treatment plans, supervising staff, and advocating for inmates during disciplinary processes. Travel within the U.S. may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health counseling or in a related clinical field.
• Two years clinical experience which includes one year in a comparable job position required.
• Pre-licensure training experience applies toward the required experience.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted license to practice in the state where practice occurs.
• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates including rounds in segregation or other confined housing areas to assess inmate adjustment and mental health treatment needs.
• Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing, and modifying individual multidisciplinary treatment plans in coordination with other clinical and interdepartmental staff, mandating a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Supervises staff in the performance of their duties and evaluates as prescribed by company policy.
• Consults with and makes appropriate recommendations to multidisciplinary staff regarding behavior and mental health issues affecting inmates to include conflict avoidance strategy/ intervention.
• Evaluates and advocates for inmates involved in disciplinary or due process events in a way that is consistent with policy, contract requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Administers mental status exams or uses other psychological tests and instruments as necessary to evaluate inmates’ treatment, adjustment, and placement needs.
• Serves as a member of the institution Segregation Review panel and Special Needs Treatment Plan committee during regularly scheduled meetings.
• Engages in community reentry services through discharge planning and communicating with others about service needs for releasing inmates who are seriously mentally ill.
• Maintains and monitors confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files. Audits files to determine that all services provided are documented.
• Coordinates professional services provided by contract personnel, if applicable and provides for their needs to be addressed.
• Utilizes established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but performs with a high degree of independence and professional administrative skill and uses sound independent judgment in meeting responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
• Screens requests for non-medical records and approves/disapproves responses as appropriate following policy and procedures.
• Cooperates and coordinates with the facility training manager for the delivery of required staff training programs. Ensures that each subordinate employee supervised receives training.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling

Job description

CoreCivic in Mississippi is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician to plan and oversee non-medical mental health programs for inmates. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with security and facility staff.

Responsibilities include conducting screenings, developing multidisciplinary treatment plans, supervising staff, and advocating for inmates during disciplinary processes. Travel within the U.S. may be required.