Mental Health Clinician (Full Time Boston)

Cps Health Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

CPS Healthcare is hiring a full-time mental health clinician to provide diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention for inmates at the Suffolk House of Corrections in Boston, MA. The role requires LICSW or LMHC (LCSW with correctional experience) and CPR certification, with duties including documentation, collaboration with multiple teams, and maintaining a safe environment.

Salary ranges from $72,000 to $90,000 based on license level and experience; 40-hour work week with day/evening shifts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• LICSW or LMHC license required; LCSW candidates considered with direct correctional experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous correctional mental health or crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-therapeutic services to an inmate population.
• Completes progress notes and ensures documentation meets quality standards.
• Interrelates 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 in 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Diagnostic assessment

Psychotherapy

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

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 looking to hire a full-time mental health clinician to join our team in providing diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention to an inmate population at our Suffolk House of Corrections, in Boston MA.

Responsibilities:

• Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-therapeutic 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:

• 40 hours per week
• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00-3:00pm (some flexibility available)
• Evening shift: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (1-2 nights per week)
• Weekend requirement: one Saturday per month

Salary:

$72,000-90,000, based on license level and years of experience

Requirements

Qualification & Education:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Professional Licensure Required: LICSW or LMHC (required); LCSW candidates will be considered with direct correctional experience.
• Previous related experience preferred (correctional mental health, crisis intervention, treatment of major mental disorders, substance use treatment).
• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance
• CPR Certification (Required)

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Benefits: (Available to eligible employees)

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off

Voluntary Benefits including (Available to eligible employees)

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance

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.