Mental Health Professional

Wexford Health Sources; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increase

Paid time off (vacation & sick leaves)

Paid holidays

Health insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shie

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability & life insurance

Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA

Continuing education (CEUs) included

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options (Wisely Card, Pay

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources seeks a Mental Health Professional for Western New Mexico - South Correctional Facility in Grants, NM. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning to a diverse population under clinical direction.

Responsibilities include screenings, individual and group therapy, coordination of care, documentation, and collaboration with the behavioral health team to develop and adjust treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mental health from an accredited university.
• Clinical license preferred.
• Correctional experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning.
• Observe and assess patient behavior to identify clinical needs and risks.
• Collaborate with the behavioral health team to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans.
• Coordinate psychiatric services, including tracking referrals and documenting processes.
• Deliver counseling, behavior modification, and psychoeducation interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and ensure treatment goals are documented.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
• Assist with program development, staff training, and internal audits.

Skills

Clinical License

Correctional experience

EMR experience

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health

Job description

POSITION:

Mental Health Professional

SCHEDULE:

Opportunities available for day shift

FACILITY:

Western New Mexico - South Correctional Facility

LOCATION:

Grants, NM

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.