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Correctional Mental Health

  • Otay Mesa Detention Center
$104K-122K/year
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CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Mental Health for a job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Mental Health
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

$103,940 - $121,610 / Year

Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance!

 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 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.

  • 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 LPC, LMFT or LCSW certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.  
    • 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 #req26181. Posted job title: Mental Health Therapist

    Benefits

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

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