Jail Clinician

The Jail Clinician provides comprehensive mental health services within a correctional setting. This role supports inmates and correctional staff by conducting mental health assessments, intervening in crisis situations, and assisting with clinical decision-making related to level-of-care placement, including hospitalization. The clinician plays a key role in treatment planning, stabilization, and re-entry preparation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical recommendations for incarcerated individuals
• Intervene in mental health crisis situations and collaborate with correctional staff to ensure safety and appropriate care
• Assist in determining level-of-care placement, including referrals for psychiatric hospitalization when clinically indicated
• Deliver individual counseling and brief therapeutic interventions
• Provide case management services, including coordination with internal and external providers
• Participate in re-entry planning to support continuity of care upon release
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and correctional standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, medical providers, and community partners

• LSW/LPC required
• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
• Ability to work effectively in a correctional environment
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and clinical decision-making skills
• Prior experience working in corrections, community mental health, or crisis settings is a plus
• Knowledge of re-entry planning and community-based mental health resources is a plus