Job description

Job Title: Correctional Mental Health Clinician

Location: Plymouth County Jail

Job Type: Part time and PRN

** 2,500K SIGN-ON BONUS for P/T **

About CPS:

CPS is a leader in providing Correctional Mental Health services. Based in Massachusetts, we offer exceptional healthcare to our patients, innovative solutions to our clients, and a supportive work environment to our team members. Learn more about us at https://www.cpshealthcare.org/

Job Description Summary

CPS Healthcare is looking to hire part-time & per diem mental health clinicians to join our team in providing diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention to an inmate population at our Plymouth County Jail location, Plymouth, MA. ** FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE **

Why work in correctional healthcare?

● Correctional health is a highly specialized field that provides the opportunity to work in

an energetic, multidisciplinary setting where we serve patients with many different

needs and mental health conditions.

● Working alongside a multidisciplinary team helps correctional mental health clinicians

gain broad and in-depth knowledge on mental illness, substance use disorders and crisis

intervention. A correctional setting enables clinicians to perfect their diagnostic skills

and implement a wide range of evidence-based interventions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

● Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psychotherapeutic services to an inmate population.

● Responsible for completing progress notes and ensuring that documentation meets

quality standards.

● Interrelates and works effectively with other mental health services staff, medical

personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and outside support agencies.

● Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with

established policies and procedures.

● Participates fully in all site-based performance improvement activities in accordance

with job responsibilities.

● Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the

department/units to meet its goals and objectives.

● Follows all security rules and regulations.

Type of Position:

Part time. 24 hrs a week. ** FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE **

Per-Diem. Day shift, evening shift, and weekend shifts available. ** FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE **

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.

● Eligible licenses: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC.

● Experience: Previous related experience preferred (correctional mental health, crisis

intervention, treatment of major mental disorders, substance use treatment).

● Other: Must be able to pass a facility background clearance

Salary range:

New rates & salaries in effect. Let us meet or exceed your salary. Contact us to learn more. ** 2,500K SIGN-ON BONUS for P/T **

Benefits:

Part-time: paid time off and training on correctional mental health. Flexibility with schedule.

Per diem: sick time off. Flexibility with schedule.

Contact:

Please send your questions and resumes to:

Aimee Stock, Mental Health Director/Coordinator of Recruitment and Internships

508-830-6200 x 612.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance

Work Location: In person