Mental Health Professional

Wexford Health; Holbrook (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Holbrook, AZ is seeking a licensed Mental Health Professional to join our correctional health team.

You will provide assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for a diverse population. Working under clinical leadership, you will coordinate psychiatric services, document care accurately, participate in case reviews, and support program development.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Arizona as LIAC or LAAC.
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum two years of forensic clinical experience with documented treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations.
• Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Coordinate psychiatric services including referrals and documentation.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation per policies and standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and care coordination.

Skills

Forensic mental health experience

Education

Master's degree in psychology or social work or counseling

Job description

POSITION: Mental Health Professional
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day shift – Per Diem
FACILITY: Navajo County Jail
LOCATION: Holbrook, AZ

Are you ready for a mental healthrole 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

• Fully licensedin Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC) or Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC)
• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• CurrentCPR certification
• 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.

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

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.