Part-Time Inmate Mental Health Clinician

CorrHealth; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CorrHealth is seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician to deliver comprehensive mental health services to inmates and clients, leveraging clinical skills to optimize care and outcomes.

The role involves screening, crisis intervention, care coordination with medical and security teams, and documentation. Master’s level education and licensure in a mental health field are required, with a preference for correctional experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Licensure in LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LAC, or LSW required
• Correctional mental health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes, evaluations, and assessments for inmates requesting mental health services
• Identify mental health needs and coordinate with healthcare and security staff
• Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Develop treatment plans and supervise caseloads
• Maintain accurate documentation and notes
• Provide staff training on mental health topics
• Coordinate with medical and psychiatric staff for comprehensive care
• Facilitate discharge planning and linkage services

Skills

Clear communication

Written communication

Deductive reasoning

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Medical equipment aptitude

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology / Counseling / Social Work

Licensed professional licensure (LCPC / LPCC / LPC / LCSW / LMSW / LMHC / LMFT / LAC / LSW)

Tools

Site-specific software

Job description

CorrHealth is seeking a qualified Mental Health Clinician to deliver comprehensive mental health services to inmates and clients, leveraging clinical skills to optimize care and outcomes.

The role involves screening, crisis intervention, care coordination with medical and security teams, and documentation. Master’s level education and licensure in a mental health field are required, with a preference for correctional experience.