Licensed Mental Health Professional: Correctional Care

Wellpath; Pompano Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP

Life Insurance

HSA

Wellness program

Banking partnerships

Descripción de la vacante

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to work in a correctional facility, delivering clinical evaluations, treatment planning, and crisis interventions. The role supports inmates with mental health needs, coordinating care and ensuring documentation compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, ongoing staff training, and adherence to facility policies. A state license is required, with preference for experience in secure settings and a commitment to compassionate care.

Formación

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related mental health field.
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of practice (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC/PSY/Psychologist).
• Minimum 1 year of mental health experience, preferably in correctional or hospital settings.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct intake evaluations and assess inmates referred by security or healthcare staff.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and provide psychoeducational and transitional groups.
• Provide suicide prevention interventions and crisis management.
• Respond to sick call requests and coordinate medication evaluations with prescribers.
• Train facility staff on mental health topics and document findings in health records.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Crisis intervention

Staff training

Collaboration

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Herramientas

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to work in a correctional facility, delivering clinical evaluations, treatment planning, and crisis interventions. The role supports inmates with mental health needs, coordinating care and ensuring documentation compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, ongoing staff training, and adherence to facility policies. A state license is required, with preference for experience in secure settings and a commitment to compassionate care.