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Mental Health Therapist – Social Worker, Counselor, or LMFT – Milan, NM
Join a leading facility in Milan, New Mexico, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of inmates while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a flexible schedule with scheduled day shifts, weekly pay via direct deposit, and a supportive team dedicated to your success. Start date is October 12, 2026, with a 13-week assignment extending through January 9, 2027.
Quick Facts
Pay package discussed upon application.
What You’ll Do
Required:
Preferred:
This position involves providing mental health services within a correctional facility, supporting inmate mental wellbeing through assessments, counseling, and crisis responses. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate care.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSCC.
Join a leading facility in Milan, New Mexico, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of inmates while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a flexible schedule with scheduled day shifts, weekly pay via direct deposit, and a supportive team dedicated to your success. Start date is October 12, 2026, with a 13-week assignment extending through January 9, 2027.
Quick Facts
- Location: Milan, NM
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date/Duration: 01/09/2027
- Shift: Days – 13 weeks, auto offer
- Hours/Week: Full-time
- Employment Type: Temporary Contract
- License/Certs: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT; Social Security Card & Driver’s License required
- Experience: 1 years in mental health therapy or related roles
- Pay Rate: $50.00/hour
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time (per legal requirements)
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
- 24/7 dedicated team support
Pay package discussed upon application.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct mental health screenings and assessments through records review and inmate interviews.
- Develop, implement, and modify personalized treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Document assessments, treatment activities, and progress in health records.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information.
- Provide mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support.
- Demonstrate expertise in psychological counseling techniques and theories.
- Collaborate with facility staff to support inmate well-being and safety.
Required:
- Valid LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license
- Social Security Card and Driver’s License (for facility clearance)
- At least 1 year of relevant mental health experience
- Ability to perform assessments and counseling in a correctional setting
Preferred:
- Familiarity with inmate populations or correctional health environments
- Excellent interpersonal and crisis intervention skills
This position involves providing mental health services within a correctional facility, supporting inmate mental wellbeing through assessments, counseling, and crisis responses. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate care.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSCC.
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