Mental Health Therapist - BHU

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

Job summary

CoreCivic seeks a Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services in the facility. The role requires coordinating screenings, assessments, treatment plans, and crisis interventions while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field, 5 years of clinical experience (including 2 in a similar role), and hold LPC/LCSW/LMFT licensure. A driver's license is preferred, and applicants must be at least 21.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience including two (2) years in a comparable job position.
• Must possess LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license in the practicing state.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Minimum age is 21.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

MSW

M.S. Psychology

LMFT/LPC/LCSW licensure

Job description

$104,000 - $110,000 / 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 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.