Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Mental Health Therapist
California City, California
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 22844 Virginia Blvd

Mental Health Therapist

Location: California City, California Employment Type: Travel (Health Services) Contract Length: 13 weeks initial duration Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed, 8-hour shifts, 1st or 2nd shift, weekday and weekend. Candidates must have open availability for scheduling as needed per the client scheduling policy. Start: Auto offer. Can start as soon as ICE clearance is received, which takes about 4-6 weeks.

Role Overview

The Mental Health Coordinator position provides clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments based on record review and clinical interviews with inmates.
• Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis interventions.
• Document treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
• Apply psychological counseling theory and techniques to individuals on caseload.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical area from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of clinical experience, including two years in a comparable job position.
• Current, active California license. Only LCSW or LPCC licenses are being considered.
• Must hold BLS and one of the following licenses without restrictions or required supervision: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. LMFT is not accepted for facilities with an ICE population.
• Minimum age of 21.
• US citizenship required for ICE clearance. Candidates are subject to a thorough background and credit investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute).