Mental Health Clinician - Corrections

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

CEUs and exclusive discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Travel stipends

Job summary

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our team in Roswell, New Mexico.

The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual and group counseling within a correctional healthcare setting. You will coordinate with medical and correctional staff, ensure proper documentation, and manage referrals and discharge planning while complying with confidentiality and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• New Mexico license as LCPC/LPC/LCSW etc.
• Clean license verification / PSV in good standing.
• Relevant mental health, counseling, social work, or behavioral health experience.
• Correctional experience preferred; inpatient, psychiatric, crisis management/ stabilization experience considered.
• Current EBLS and CPR certification.
• Current TB test.
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
• Current resume documenting education, licensure, certifications and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral health support.
• Assess and respond to suicide risk, self-harm, psychiatric symptoms, and behavioral emergencies.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and correctional staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide referrals, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care support as needed.
• Follow all facility, confidentiality, safety, and security requirements.

Skills

Active NM license

Clinical counseling experience

Correctional experience preferred

EBLS and CPR certification

TB test

Background check clearance

Education

Relevant mental health degree

Job description

Mental Health Clinician– Roswell, New Mexico

Local Pay: $ 53.00 /hour - W2

Travel Pay:

**Travel Rate (based on 36 hours): Hourly $30.00, Stipend (Lodging $672.00 + M&I $413.00) = $1,085.00, **

Total Comp: $2,285.00

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

New to correctional healthcare? Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality patient care in a safe, secure, and professionally managed correctional setting.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.$800 referrer / $200 referee- Payable after 200 hours of work

• Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

• Monday-Friday

• 8.00am - 5.00pm

Mental Health Clinician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct mental health and psychosocial assessments.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral health support.

• Assess and respond to suicide risk, self-harm, psychiatric symptoms, and behavioral emergencies.

• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and correctional staff to coordinate care.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Provide referrals, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care support as needed.

• Follow all facility, confidentiality, safety, and security requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid, active, and unrestricted New Mexico license as an LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LAC, or LSW.

• Clean license verification / Primary Source Verification (PSV) in good standing.

• Relevant mental health, counseling, social work, or behavioral health experience.

• Correctional experience preferred; candidates with inpatient, psychiatric, crisis management, or crisis stabilization experience will also be considered.

• Current EBLS and CPR certification.

• Current TB test.

• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.

• Current resume documenting education, licensure, certifications, and relevant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance(eligibility begins after 60 days)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability