Bent County Correctional Facility

$42.05 - $53.97 / per HourAt CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. 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.<li>Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.</li><li>Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment</li><li>Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.</li><li>Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.</li><li>Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.</li>Qualifications: <ul><li>Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.</li><li>Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.</li><li>One (1) year of professional nursing experience preferred.</li><li>A valid driver's license is required.</li><li>Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.</li></ul>CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas Colorado CO CoreCivic Job ID #req30111. Posted job title: Registered Nurse

$88,340 - $103,360 / per YearAt CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Therapist to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility. 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. <li>Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.</li><li>Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.</li><li>Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.</li><li>Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.</li><li>Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.</li><li>Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.</li>Qualifications:  <ul><li>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.</li><li>Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.</li><li>Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, or LMFT </li><li>A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute. </li><li>Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age</li></ul> CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas Colorado CO CoreCivic Job ID #req30766. Posted job title: Mental Health Therapist

$34 / per Hour At CoreCivic, our Mental Health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding. CoreCivic is currently seeking Mental Health Specialists who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for assists in the development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of mental health treatment plans and services.  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.<li>Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records, and clinical interviews with inmates.</li><li>As part of a mental health team, confers with other clinical staff, e.g., psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health service provider's physicians, nurse, and social workers, in order to gather and provide information concerning patient psychological problems, to ensure treatment activities are well integrated and patient care follow-through occurs.</li><li>Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.</li><li>Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.</li><li>Consults with and makes appropriate recommendations to multidisciplinary staff (e.g., security staff, unit staff, and facility management) regards behavior and mental health issues affecting inmates.</li><li>Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.</li><li>Demonstrated thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.</li><li>Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and confrontation avoidance interventions to address the needs of inmates in crisis.</li><li>Administrators mental status exams or uses other psychological tests and instruments as necessary to evaluate inmates' treatment, adjustment, and placement needs.</li> More about CoreCivic! Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in: <ul><li>CoreCivic Safety, we operate safe, secure facilities that provide high-quality services and effective reentry programs that enhance public safety.</li><li>CoreCivic Properties, we offer innovative and flexible real estate solutions that provide value to the government and the people they serve.</li><li>CoreCivic Community, we deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successful reintegrate into society and keep communities safe.</li></ul> With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, CoreCivic has a position that's perfect for you.  Each CoreCivic facility is like a small town. Our correctional facilities feature kitchens, dining halls, places of worship, classrooms, vocational training centers, health care clinics, recreational areas, housing units, administrative offices and more. Working together, we provide hundreds of services and perform countless tasks every day. Teamwork is a way of life for CoreCivic employees and how we are able to provide the industry's highest quality safety and security around the clock. CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training! Qualifications: <ul><li>Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in social or behavioral science or a closely related field required. </li><li>One year experience where the primary responsibility was provision of mental health or counseling services. </li><li>Additional related work experience that includes direct provision of counseling services or training for same may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. </li><li>A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute. </li><li>Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.  </li></ul> CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE– M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas Colorado CO CoreCivic Job ID #req30915. Posted job title: Therapy Mental Health Therapist

Bent County Correctional Facility

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

$42-54/hour

Correctional Mental Health

$88K-103K/year

Correctional Mental Health

$34/hour