Mental Health Clinician-Dept. of Corrections

Unity Health Care.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Unity Health Care seeks a Mental Health Clinician to deliver behavioral health services within the DC Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include psychosocial evaluations, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and discharge planning for incarcerated individuals.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, secure setting management, and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for underserved populations in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Current DC license as an LPC, LICSW, LGSW, or equivalent behavioral health license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate experience in a psychiatric social work or behavioral health setting required.
• Strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses and psychotherapy techniques.
• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology and substance use treatment modalities.
• Excellent communication, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment.
• Commitment to serving underserved and justice-involved populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy services.
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care with community resources.
• Assist inmates with identification cards, health insurance, and income resources.
• Maintain documentation per policies and procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and treatment planning.

Skills

DC license management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Psychotherapy techniques

Trauma-informed care

Continuity of care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling/Psychology

Job description

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Mental Health Clinician-Dept. of Corrections

Regular Full-Time Washington, DC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3274

Salary: $82,500.00 Annually

Location: Washington, DC – Department of Corrections
Organization: Unity Health Care
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

About Unity Health Care

Unity Health Care is the largest network of community health centers in Washington, D.C., dedicated to delivering compassionate, culturally competent, and patient-centered healthcare services to underserved communities throughout the District. Through integrated medical, behavioral health, and supportive services, Unity Health Care advances health equity while improving access to comprehensive whole-person care.

Unity’s Department of Corrections (DOC) Behavioral Health team provides trauma-informed, recovery-focused care to justice-involved individuals within a collaborative correctional healthcare environment focused on improving behavioral health outcomes and continuity of care.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Manager, the Mental Health Clinician (DOC) provides comprehensive behavioral health and social work services within the DC Department of Corrections Mental Health Unit. This position is responsible for conducting psychosocial evaluations, developing individualized treatment and discharge plans, providing psychotherapy services, and coordinating continuity of care for incarcerated individuals.

The Mental Health Clinician works collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, correctional staff, and community resources to support high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care within a secure correctional setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit within required timeframes
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Create comprehensive discharge plans that connect patients with community-based services, Core Service Agencies, healthcare providers, and support resources
• Assist inmates with applications for identification cards, health insurance, medication assistance programs, and income assistance resources
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy services within the Mental Health Unit
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with providers, behavioral health teams, and correctional officers assigned to the unit
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with Unity Health Care and DOC policies and procedures
• Track and maintain required service and patient care data
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, treatment planning, and continuity of care initiatives
• Support trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-focused behavioral health services
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required
• Current DC license as an LPC, LICSW, LGSW, or equivalent behavioral health license required
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate experience in a psychiatric social work or behavioral health setting required
• Strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses and psychotherapy techniques
• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology and substance use treatment modalities
• Excellent communication, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional healthcare environment
• Commitment to serving underserved and justice-involved populations

Why Join Unity?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization serving vulnerable and underserved communities throughout Washington, DC
• Make a meaningful impact providing behavioral health services within the correctional healthcare system
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary and supportive behavioral health environment
• Access opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development
• Participate in innovative, recovery-focused behavioral health initiatives serving justice-involved populations
• Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a team-oriented work culture
• Contribute to an organization committed to compassion, health equity, and whole-person care