Correctional Services Clinician

About the role

The Correctional Services Clinician supports the mental health and well-being of seriously mentally ill inmates within the correctional facility. Responsibilities include conducting group and individual therapy sessions, coordinating structured programming, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of five one-hour group therapy sessions per day for seriously mentally ill inmates.
• Conduct individual assessments to identify the specific service needs of seriously mentally ill inmates.
• Cookordination and leading structured programming activities for inmates, focusing on life skills, coping skills, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate group discussion, encourage self-reflection, and promote positive behavioral changes.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to ensure the emotional and physical well-being of inmates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the County's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Utilize the County's documentation tools and procedures for charting.
• Accomplish at least 3 hours of each eight-hour work day to complete necessary documentation and charting.
• Maintain regular communication with the Facility's Project Manager and existing mental health providers to assess inmates' needs and coordinate service delivery.
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment objectives, status, and progress.
• Attend all required supervision, department, and agency meetings.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional skills development.
• Attend all required agency training.
• Participate in the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid registration or licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC).
• Prior experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill patients.
• Prior experience with justice-involved/forensic populations.
• Prior experience with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills are highly preferred.
• Proficiency in word processing.
• Excellent writing skills.
• General office skills.
• Typing speed of 50 words per minute (WPM).
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.
• Ability to commute to various sites on campus and correctional facilities.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and lift 10 pounds.
• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index Insurability.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth.