Mental Health Clinician (16 Hours per Week - Andro)

Cps Health Care; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

CPS Healthcare seeks a Per Diem Mental Health Clinician for 16 hours per week at Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn, ME. You will provide diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention within a correctional setting.

The role involves psychotherapy, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care while maintaining safety and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• LICSW or LMHC preferred; LCSWs with correctional, crisis, or relevant clinical experience encouraged.
• Must pass facility background clearance.
• Previous related experience preferred (correctional mental health, crisis intervention, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention for inmates.
• Deliver psychotherapeutic services and maintain progress notes meeting quality standards.
• Collaborate with mental health staff, medical personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and external agencies.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Engage in site-based performance improvement activities and teamwork to meet goals.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Diagnostic assessment

Psychotherapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in social work or counseling

Job description

Description

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Summary:

CPS Healthcare is seeking Per Diem Mental Health Clinician for 16-hours per week to join our team at Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn. In this role, you will provide diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention services to individuals in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psychotherapeutic services to an inmate population.
• Responsible for completing progress notes and ensuring that documentation meets quality standards.
• Interrelates and works effectively with other mental health services staff, medical personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and outside support agencies.
• Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates fully in all site-based performance improvement activities in accordance with job responsibilities.
• Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department/units to meet its goals and objectives.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.

Schedule:

• Mondays 8am-4pm
• Tuesdays 8am-4pm

Compensation:

$38/hour.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• LICSW or LMHC preferred. LCSWs with correctional, crisis, or other relevant clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance
• Previous related experience preferred (correctional mental health, crisis intervention, treatment of major mental disorders, substance use treatment).

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.