Mental Health Clinician (Per Diem)

Cps Health Care; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Healthcare is seeking Per Diem Mental Health Clinicians to join our team at Plymouth County Jail in Plymouth, MA. You will provide diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention services to individuals in a correctional setting.

We offer flexible day, evening, and weekend shifts with compensation at $45/hour. A Master's degree in social work or related field and licensure or eligibility (LICSW/LMHC) are preferred, with facility background clearance required.

Qualifications

• LICSW or LMHC preferred; LCSWs with correctional, crisis, or related clinical experience encouraged.
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Must pass a facility background clearance.
• Related experience in correctional mental health, crisis intervention, or treatment of major mental disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psychotherapeutic services to an inmate population.
• Completes progress notes and ensures documentation meets quality standards.
• Interrelates with mental health staff, medical personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and outside support agencies.
• Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors per policies and procedures.
• Participates in site-based performance improvement activities.
• Promotes effective working relations to help the department meet its goals.
• Follows all security rules and regulations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Diagnostic assessment

Psychotherapy

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

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 Clinicians to join our team at Plymouth County Jail in Plymouth, MA. 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:

We are flexible and open to per diem clinicians seeking day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Compensation:

$45/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.