Staff Position

Correctional Mental Health
Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility
Tutwiler, MS

$65K-75K/year
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Setting
    Correctional

Pay

Estimated pay
$65K-75K/year

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance

Qualifications

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  • Other license in Mississippi
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  • Eligible to work in US

Description

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Annually

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.

  • 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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

    CoreCivic Job ID #req26886. Posted job title: Mental Health Therapist

    Facility

    Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility

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      Employer

      CoreCivic

      5.0rating(1 review)
      Compensation
      4.0rating
      Culture
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      5.0rating

      Excellent Detention System with hardworking staff at all levels. Mental Health Staff striving to build a high level service delivery system under good leadership. Supportive system and excellent training. Developmental and fun place to serve. Danny Williams, LCSW

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      Review of CoreCivic on Dec 9, 2024
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      CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.
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