Mental Health Therapist

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring a Mental Health Therapist to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility. The role includes conducting mental health screenings, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting activities in the health care record.

The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field, and licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) with at least five years of clinical experience,

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 LPC, LCSW or LMFT certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
• A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.

Skills

LPC/LCSW/LMFT licensure

Five years clinical experience

Driver's license preferred

Age 18+

Education

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

Job description

$69,000 - $76,000 / YEAR

At 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.

• Conduct 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 LPC, LCSW or LMFT certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
• A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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