Mental Health Therapist

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to plan and provide non-medical clinical mental health services in the facility. The role requires conducting screenings and assessments, developing and adjusting treatment plans, documenting care, and upholding client confidentiality.

The successful candidate will apply counseling theory and deliver crisis intervention as needed. This position requires a Master's in a relevant field, several years of clinical experience, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable role.
• Licensure in state (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) required/appropriate.
• Driver's license preferred unless contract/statute requires.
• Minimum age 21.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments from records and interviews.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans.
• Document treatment activities in health care records.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of counseling theory and techniques for inmates.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions as needed.

Skills

Mental health screenings

Treatment planning

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

MSW (Social Work)

MS/MA in Psychology

MS in Mental Health Counseling

Job description

$104,000 - $110,000 / yearAt

$104,000 - $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 Therapist 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.