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$42.40 - $54.48 / 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 20 years of age.</li></ul>CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas CO Colorado Las Animas, Colorado Compact States RN Correctional CoreCivic Job ID #req32822. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - FT CoreCivic

$88,340 - $103,360 / year At 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 Coordinator 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 CO Colorado Las Animas, Colorado Compact States Therapy Mental Health CoreCivic Job ID #req32341. Posted job title: Mental Health Therapist CoreCivic

$34.00 / hourAt CoreCivic, our Mental Health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. CoreCivic is currently seeking Mental Health Specialists 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>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> 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 18 years of age.  </li></ul>CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas CO Colorado Las Animas, Colorado Compact States Therapy Mental Health CoreCivic Job ID #req32639. Posted job title: Therapy Mental Health Therapist CoreCivic

$29.15 - $38.52 / hour At 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 Licensed Practical 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 care 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>Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.</li><li>Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.</li><li>Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.</li>CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran. Qualifications: <ul><li>Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.</li><li>Must be licensed in the state of employment. </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. </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 CO Colorado Las Animas, Colorado Compact States LPN / LVN Correctional CoreCivic Job ID #req32342. Posted job title: LPN /LVN Correctional CoreCivic

$29.81 per hourAt CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Counselor who has a passion for making lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. 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>Interviews and assesses prospective program participants, and gathers data using appropriate screening and assessment instruments. Establishes rapport with participants and determines individual and group needs based on results of screening and assessment instruments and other collateral sources.</li><li>Facilitates individual and group treatment interventions, in accordance with CoreCivic partner agencies, and prevailing state regulations, statutes, policies and procedures. Uses standardized offender assessment information in developing treatment plans or specific programs.</li><li>Facilitates participant engagement in the treatment process, promoting positive attitudes, skills, coping mechanisms to encourage on-going recovery. Plans participant incentives and uses appropriate therapeutic tools to manage behavioral issues or concerns.</li><li>Maintains the confidentiality of clinical files for each participant to include, but not limited to, intake documents, assessment(s), and interview(s), treatment plan, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summary, and referrals, according to written protocols and in compliance with prevailing laws and regulation(s).</li><li>Documents and tracks treatment plans, monitors inmate progress and reviews status of inmates/residents to verify that treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.</li>2025 CoreCivic Benefits Overview   Qualifications: <ul><li>Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or a closely related field is required. </li><li>One (1) year of experience in the mental health or substance use counseling field is required. </li><li>Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. </li><li>Must possess Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification. </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. </li><li>Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.</li></ul>CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas CO Colorado Las Animas, Colorado Compact States Therapy Substance Use Counselor CoreCivic Job ID #req32276. Posted job title: Therapy Substance Use Counselor CoreCivic

$21.32 / hour At CoreCivic we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Certified Medical Assistants who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.  The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements<li>Administer medication to inmates/residents under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator.</li><li>Obtain, monitor, record and report vital signs and patient's condition as needed.</li><li>Prepare patients for physical exams, procedures and treatments.</li><li>Assist nurse/physician with physical exams, procedures and treatments.</li><li>Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to verify they are secure.</li>   Qualifications: <ul><li>High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater. </li><li>Must be state certified as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment or meet the state guidelines for exceptions to certification. </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. </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 CO Colorado Las Animas, Colorado Compact States CMA CoreCivic Job ID #req32820. Posted job title: Certified Medical Assistant CoreCivic

$42.45 - $49.70 / 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. In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator (PRN) 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.  </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 18 years of age.  </li></ul>CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas CO Colorado Las Animas, Colorado Compact States Therapy Mental Health CoreCivic Job ID #req32821. Posted job title: Mental Health Therapist - PRN CoreCivic

Bent County Correctional Facility jobs

Registered Nurse - Correctional

$42-54/hour

Correctional Mental Health

$88K-103K/year

Correctional Mental Health

$34/hour

LPN / LVN - Correctional

$29-39/hour

Correctional Substance Use Counselor

$30/hour

Correctional CMA

$21/hour

Correctional Mental Health

$42-50/hour

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Bent County Correctional Facility

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