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Licensed Mental Health Clinician

CHP Health
Salinas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Full Job Description

  • This position is for Monterey County Jail in Salinas, CA - 3 x 12 hour shifts available. The position is open to Pre-licensed (Associate Level) and Fully Licensed Mental Health Clinicians.*

Overview

CHP is looking for licensed and pre-licensed mental health clinicians who are passionate about and motivated to work with incarcerated individuals. Associates as well as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, and Psychologists are all welcome to apply! We are seeking dedicated therapists to join our team to develop mental health curriculums, deliver best patient care, and assist in the growth of pre-licensed mental health clinicians via supervision as a licensed practitioner.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and document patient behaviors and progress.
  • Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
  • Assist in developing additional mental health curriculums.
  • Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions with individual caseload of an incarcerated population.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team as well as overarching multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care, including discharge planning for continuity of care.
  • Supervise 1-3 pre-licensed mental health clinicians via weekly supervision, consultation, and review of documentation (if licensed).

Qualifications

  • Unrestricted licensure in the state of CA (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Licensed Psychologists or Pre-licensed Clinicians).
  • Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
  • Proficiency in conducting individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Strong understanding of behavioral therapy principles.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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