Forensic Mental Health Clinician
About the role
Advocates is seeking driven, open-minded professionals to offer clinical support to incarcerated individuals at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction. The Forensic Mental Health Clinician provides evaluations, risk assessments, crisis intervention and group and individual treatment in a correctional setting.
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Pay
Salary: $72,000-$82,000
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am - 4pm, Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clinical assessments including inmates placed on suicide watch and those inmates who submit sick call slips
- Provide ongoing evaluation and psychological monitoring of all inmates on psychiatric medication
- Screen inmates for possible mental health conditions
- Respond to crisis calls from jail staff and/or family members
- Attend daily triage meetings
- Maintain necessary documentation to include assessments, watch forms, medication verification sheets, file notes, and treatment plans
- Assist with segregation, restraint, and Department of Correction evaluations
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in related counseling field
- At least one year of relatable experience
- License-eligibility (LICSW, LMHC) required
- Working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
- Basic computer knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Valid driver's license and access to an operational and insured vehicle
- Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations (strongly preferred)