Mental Health Professional

Wexford Health Sources; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education

Free CEUs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional for Western New Mexico - South Correctional Facility in Grants, NM.

You will deliver behavioral health services to a diverse population, conducting assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination on a multidisciplinary team. Under clinical direction, you will develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, document in the EMR, and collaborate with psychiatry for medication management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field from an accredited university.
• Current CPR certification preferred or required as applicable.
• Correctional setting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and clinical evaluations.
• Provide individual and group therapy and crisis intervention.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans with the behavioral health team.
• Coordinate psychiatry services and medication management support.
• Document progress and maintain compliant records.

Skills

Assessment

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Care coordination

Documentation

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Accredited university degree

Tools

EMR system

Job description

POSITION: Mental Health Professional

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day shift

FACILITY: Western New Mexico - South Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Grants, NM

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.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more.

CERTIFICATION:

Current CPR certification-Accepted:

• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an accredited university with a Master's Degree in a Mental Health area.

Preferred Experience

• Clinical License Preferred
• Correctional experience
• Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.