Job Summary
The professional provides behavioral health services to inmates in a correctional facility. This role includes assessing individuals’ needs, delivering therapeutic support, and coordinating treatment plans while responding to clinical and crisis concerns. All services and evaluations must be documented in accordance with facility policies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake evaluations to identify inmates’ mental health needs.
- Provide therapeutic interventions and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor clinical needs and respond to changes in an inmate’s condition.
- Deliver crisis intervention when needed.
- Record assessments, interventions, and related findings in compliance with facility policies.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.
- Unrestricted professional license, such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
- At least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program.
- Experience in a correctional or hospital setting is preferred.
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