Mental Health Professional

Wexford Health Sources; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional at Nueces County Jail in Corpus Christi, TX.

You will deliver behavioral health services on a multidisciplinary team, perform assessments, therapy, and care coordination, under clinical supervision. Qualifications include a Texas license (LPC/LCSW/LMSW or similar), CPR certification, a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling, and at least two years working with forensic clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health professional with Texas license (LPC/LCSW/LMSW or equivalent).
• CPR certification is current and valid.
• Two+ years of clinical experience with forensic clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and evaluations.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Coordinate psychiatric services, referrals, documentation, and care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in case reviews.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

LPC/LCSW/LMSW license

CPR certification

Forensic clinical experience

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

Job description

POSITION: Mental Health Professional

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day and evening shifts

FACILITY: Nueces County Jail

LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX

Are you ready for a mental health role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Mental Health Professional at our facility, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations
• Providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning
• Observing and assessing patient behavior to identify clinical needs and risks
• Collaborating with the behavioral health team to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinating psychiatric services, including tracking referrals, supporting medication management processes, and ensuring proper documentation
• Delivering therapeutic interventions such as counseling, behavior modification, and psychoeducation
• Monitoring patient progress and ensuring treatment goals are effectively implemented and documented
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination efforts
• Supporting case management activities, chart reviews, and internal audit processes
• Assisting with program development, special projects, and staff training as needed
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and standards
• Upholding safety, security, and confidentiality protocols within the correctional environment

You'll go beyond routine care.

You'll provide structure, support, and meaningful clinical intervention that helps patients move toward stability and progress.

What You'll Need

• Current Texas license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or other appropriate mental health professional license.
• Current CPR certification
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• At least two (2) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients; have familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods, have ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans; have ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans; and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

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