LCSW/LMFT/LPCC needed for Correctional Facility in California City, CA

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Coordinator
Location: California City, CA
Schedule: 2nd shift, 8-hour shifts including weekdays and weekends
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possibility to extend)
Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,695.00



Job Overview:
We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) for a full-time contract assignment in a correctional facility located in California City, CA. The MHC will be responsible for providing non-medical, clinical mental health services to an incarcerated population. Candidates must be comfortable working in secure environments and must meet both state licensure and federal clearance requirements.



Responsibilities:

Conduct mental health screenings and assessments through record review and clinical interviews
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans based on evaluations
Deliver counseling services, mental health interventions, and crisis response
Maintain detailed and confidential documentation in patient records
Apply psychological counseling theories and techniques appropriate for a correctional setting
Ensure continuity of care and collaborate with other healthcare and facility staff


Requirements:

Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related clinical field
Active, unrestricted LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in California
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in a comparable role
Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for ICE clearance)
ICE Clearance Screening Form required for submission
Must reside 70+ miles away from the facility
Must be able to start within 2 weeks
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid drivers license preferred unless required by contract or statute
Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays
No RTO (Requested Time Off) allowed during the assignment


Preferred:

Experience in correctional or forensic mental health environments
Active AHA BLS certification

• 13 week contract