Mental Health Therapist

CoreCivic; Dilley (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Texas seeks a Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility. The role involves conducting screenings, developing treatment plans and documenting activities.

Required is a Master's in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, plus five years of clinical experience and licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMFT). A valid driver's license is preferred. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related clinical field required.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience, including two in a comparable role.
• Must possess appropriate certification or licensing (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on records and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Develops, implements and modifies individual treatment plans.
• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques in caseload treatments.
• Provides mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Psychology / Mental Health Counseling or related clinical area

Licensing: LPC / LCSW / LMFT

Job description

$105,000 - $110,000 / yearAt

$105,000 - $110,000 / yearAt CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.


• Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.


• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.


• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.


• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.


• Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.


• Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.


• Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, or LMFT


• 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.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.