Mental Health Professional

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you.

About the role

As a Mental Health Professional at our Criminal Justice Center facility, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Conducting mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations
• Providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning
• Observing and assessing patient behavior to identify clinical needs and risks
• Collaborating with the behavioral health team to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinating psychiatric services, including tracking referrals, supporting medication management processes, and ensuring proper documentation
• Delivering therapeutic interventions such as counseling, behavior modification, and psychoeducation
• Monitoring patient progress and ensuring treatment goals are effectively implemented and documented
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination efforts
• Supporting case management activities, chart reviews, and internal audit processes
• Assisting with program development, special projects, and staff training as needed
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and standards
• Upholding safety, security, and confidentiality protocols within the correctional environment

Requirements

• Current Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Current CPR certification (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute)
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling from an accredited university
• At least two (2) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients
• Familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods
• Ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans
• Ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans
• Familiarity with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical License
• Correctional experience
• Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system

Benefits

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options and free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more

Schedule

Day Shift