Mental Health Therapist:Mental Health Therapist
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.
Skills:
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.
Education:
Must hold a BLS, and one of the following licenses in the applicable state of practice without any restrictions or supervision required:
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
- LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) **not accepted for facilities with an ICE population**
State Specific License Names:
- LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist) *Kansas Only **not accepted for facilities with an ICE population**
- LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) *Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Nevada Only
- LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) *Minnesota Only
- LIMFT (Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist) *Ohio Only **not accepted for facilities with an ICE population**
- LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) *Ohio Only
- LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) * Florida Only
- LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider) *Tennessee Only
- LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) *California, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio Only
- LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) *Kansas Only
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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