Mental Health Specialist - Transform Inmate Care & Plans

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 70,258,000 - 78,523,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to assess, plan, implement, and document mental health services for inmates in an institutional setting. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and medical staff to ensure integrated care and adherence to treatment plans.

The role emphasizes conducting screenings, developing individualized plans, documenting in health records, and maintaining confidentiality while addressing crisis situations as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in social or behavioral science or a closely related field required.
• One year experience where the primary responsibility was provision of mental health or counseling services.
• Additional related work experience that includes direct provision of counseling services or training for same may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.
• As part of a mental health team, confer with other clinical staff to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems for integrated care.
• Provide treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs.
• Document treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Consult with multidisciplinary staff regards behavior and mental health issues affecting inmates.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
• Demonstrate knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques in treatment of caseload.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions as needed.
• Administer mental status exams or other psychological tests as necessary.

Education

Degree in social or behavioral science or closely related field

1 year experience in mental health or counseling services

Driver's license preferred

Must be at least 21 years old

Tools

Health care records handling

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to assess, plan, implement, and document mental health services for inmates in an institutional setting. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and medical staff to ensure integrated care and adherence to treatment plans.

The role emphasizes conducting screenings, developing individualized plans, documenting in health records, and maintaining confidentiality while addressing crisis situations as needed.