Job Title: Correctional Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Job Overview:
The Correctional Clinical Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for offering a range of psychological services to inmates in a correctional facility. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy. The therapist will work in a multidisciplinary team to support the mental and emotional well-being of inmates, facilitating their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Key Responsibilities:
1. **Assessment and Diagnosis:**
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for inmates, including risk assessments.
- Diagnose mental health conditions using DSM-V criteria.
2. **Treatment Planning and Implementation:**
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions focusing on issues such as substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders.
3. **Crisis Intervention:**
- Respond to mental health crises within the facility.
- Implement de-escalation techniques and crisis management interventions.
4. **Collaboration and Coordination:**
- Work closely with correctional staff, medical professionals, and external agencies to provide comprehensive care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress.
5. **Documentation and Compliance:**
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all clinical interactions.
- Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional policies.
6. **Continuing Education and Training:**
- Stay updated with current best practices in correctional mental health.
- Provide training and support to correctional staff on mental health issues.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
- Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), MFT, LPCC
- Experience in a correctional or forensic setting is preferred.
- Strong understanding of the DSM-V and mental health diagnoses.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.