Correctional Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States CoreCivic Full time

CoreCivic is seeking a skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our team in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Mental Health
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

$103,940 - $121,610 / Year

At CoreCivic, our mental health teams provide high-quality care to offenders, setting the standards of care in the industry.

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform the following functions:

  • Conduct mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
  • Provide treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
  • Document treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
  • Provide 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 LPC, LMFT or LCSW 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 21 years of age.

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

CoreCivic Job ID #req26181. Posted job title: Mental Health Therapist

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways.

We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

Benefits:

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance

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