Mental Health Therapist

$88,340 - $103,360 / year

At CoreCivic, ourmental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we setthe standards of care in the industry.

In our organization, theseprofessionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan, implement, and coordinate professional mental health services withinthe facility and provide oversight of personnel engaged in the delivery ofmental health care. Responsibilities include providing direct clinical servicesto the patient population, including mental health assessments, individualand/or group therapy services, treatment planning, crisis intervention, andother clinically indicated services. Mental Health Coordinators are alsoexpected to participate in on-call and emergency behavioral health responsecoverage, as assigned, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays basedon facility operational and patient-care needs.

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.

1. Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates. 
2. Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
3. Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
4. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
5. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
6. 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.
• Post-graduate clinical experience, including experience in a comparable position is preferred.
• Current CO LPC, LMFT or LCSW licensure required.
• A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute. 
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.