LMHP - P/T or F/T On-Site

MindCare Solutions Group, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health services provider in New Jersey is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional for a correctional setting. The role involves providing mental health services, including intake and crisis intervention, and working closely with treatment teams. Candidates should have a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling, and a valid New Jersey license. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license in New Jersey (NJ).
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Combination of education, training, and experience may qualify.
• Experience in correctional/forensic settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services including intake and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate and implement inmate/patient care as a treatment team member.
• Maintain progress notes and discharge summaries on patients.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups addressing treatment issues.
• Provide observational feedback within the multidisciplinary team.
• Refer inmate/patient for outside services upon release.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Job description

About MindCare Solutions

MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long‑term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings. We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top‑tier, end‑to‑end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence‑based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high‑quality, patient‑centered care is delivered to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.

Licensed Mental Health Professional

MindCare Solutions is a leader in comprehensive mental health solutions in various settings: clinician owned and operated. We are seeking a licensed mental health professional that is looking for a partnership in a growing organization with a strong team‑mentality working in a correctional/forensic setting.

Schedule

F/T or P/T, Monday - Friday (on‑site)

Compensation

Dependent on experience/contract type

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• The LMHP provides mental health services such as intake, crisis intervention, individual counseling and group counseling
• Acts as a member of the treatment team to determine, coordinate and implement appropriate inmate/patient care
• The LMHP prepares and regularly maintains progress notes and discharge summaries on patients
• Facilitates regular therapeutic groups that address specific identified treatment issues and reinforces the inmates/patient's treatment plan
• The LMHP provides observational feedback within the multidisciplinary team context
• Refers inmate/patient for outside services once released
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling
• Must possess a current and unrestricted license in the state of New Jersey (NJ)
• An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Applicants must successfully pass the required criminal background check