$89,000 - $92,000 / Year
At CoreCivic , our mental healthteams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set thestandards of care in the industry.
In our organization, these professionals are placed inthe position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of anon-medical nature in the facility.
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALLof the following functions at a pace and level of performanceconsistent with the actual job performancerequirements.
- Conducts mental health screenings and assessments basedon a review of available records and clinical interviews withinmates.
- Provides treatment toinmates by developing, implementing and modifying individualtreatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level offunctioning.
- Documents treatment andevaluation activities in the health care record for each personseen.
- Maintains strictconfidentiality of sensitive materials and information at alltimes.
- Demonstrates a thoroughknowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by wayof treatments and activities used for individuals incaseload.
- Provides appropriatemental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions toaddress the needs ofinmates.
Qualifications :
- Graduate from anaccredited college or university with a Master's degree in SocialWork, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a relatedclinical area.
- Five (5) years of clinical experience whichincludes two (2) years in a comparable job positionrequired.
- Must possess appropriate certification or licensing inthe state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, orLMFT
- A valid driver's license is preferred unless required bycontract or applicable statute.
- Minimum age requirement : Must be at least 18years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE includingDisability / Veteran.
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