What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician (Plymouth, MA) (FT) position at Correctional Psychiatric Services?
Mental Health Clinician (FT) (Plymouth, MA)
Job Title: Mental Health Clinician
Location: Plymouth County Jail
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: This position follows a schedule of three day shifts per week, one to two evening shifts per week, and rotating weekends.
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 a full-time mental health clinician to join our team in providing diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention to an inmate population at our Plymouth County Jail location, Plymouth, MA.
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.
- Follow all security rules and regulations.
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
Type of Position: Full Time.
Schedule: This position follows a schedule of three day shifts per week, one to two evening shifts per week, and rotating weekends.
Salary range:
$72,000 - $85,000. Contact us to learn more.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- EAP Services
- 401K
Contact:
Please send your questions and resumes to: recruitment@cpsmh.org
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to pass a facility background clearance
Experience:
- LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Plymouth, MA 02360 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to pass a facility background clearance
Experience:
- LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Plymouth, MA 02360 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $72,000 - $85,000