Corrections Mental Health Clinician

Are you a licensed Mental Health Coordinator - LPC, LCSW, LMFT looking for a FRESH START? If so, we can help YOU! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with Correctional Facilities across your State to help them find AMAZING Nurses. We’re looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client’s medical facility!

“ Candidate must live 70 miles away from the facility.

This position is located in “California City,CA”

Pay Rate: $68 / hour

Travel Rate: Based on 40 hours: Hrly $40, Stipend: lodging $770 M&I $476=$1246. Total Comp $2,856 Blended rate: $71.75

Details

• Full Time Schedules 
• Some weekends may be required
• 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
• Contract Position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
• Days- could be 1st or 2nd shift 8 hour shifts, both weekday and weekend 13 week initial duration Auto Offer 40 hours/week guaranteed, but candidates must still have open availability for scheduling as needed per the client scheduling policy. Only considering candidates with current/active CA license. Must be LCSW or LPCC US Citizenship required for ICE clearance - expedited clearance in place for new activation - candidates will be subject to thorough background & credit investigation for clearance ICE Clearance is taking 4-6 weeks to obtain. Can start as soon as ICE clearance is received.

Duties:
Job Summary:
In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator 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.

Job Responsibilities:
-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.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:
Required Education:
-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.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Must possess appropriate LPC, LCSW, LMFT 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 18 years of age.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Competitive Pay Packages
• WEEKLY PAY
• Travel Stipends are available for qualified candidates

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-6263. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (626)873-1098 and ask to speak with Michael Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM)

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