Correctional Services Clinician

PositionWe are looking for a Correctional Services Clinician, who is willing to embrace McKinley's mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Correctional Services Clinician is responsible for supporting the mental health and well‑being of seriously mentally ill inmates within the correctional facility. The clinician will conduct individual and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence based therapeutic techniques and will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with both agency and county procedures.Compensation and BenefitsThe pay range we're offering is $82,000–$90,000 annually depending on experience.Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffSick TimePaid Holidays403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCredit Union MembershipTraining Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional GrowthQualificationsValid registration or licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC).Prior experience working with severely and persistently mentally ill patients.Preferred experience with justice‑involved/forensic populations.Prior experience with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) preferred.Bilingual (Spanish) skills are highly preferred.Proficiency in word processing.Excellent writing skills.General office skills.Typing speed of 50 words per minute (WPM).Must pass a pre‑employment physical exam, TB and drug screening.Ability to commute to various sites on campus and correctional facilities.Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and lift 10 poundsDOJ, FBI, Child Abuse IndexInsurability Under Corporate Automobile InsuranceKey ResponsibilitiesAssessment and CoordinationConduct a minimum of five one‑hour group therapy sessions per day for seriously mentally ill inmates.Conduct individual assessments to identify the specific service needs of seriously mentally ill inmates.Coordinate and lead structured programming activities for inmates, focusing on life skills, coping skills, problem‑solving, and interpersonal relationships.Utilize evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to facilitate group discussion, encourage self‑reflection, and promote positive behavioral changes.Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment to ensure the emotional and physical well‑being of inmates.Documentation and RecordsMaintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in the County's electronic medical record (EMR) system.Utilize the County's documentation tools and procedures for charting.Ensure all required documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.Allocate at least 3 hours of each eight‑hour work day to complete necessary documentation and charting.Collaboration and CommunicationMaintain regular communication with the Facility's Project Manager and existing mental health providers to assess inmates' needs and coordinate service delivery.Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment objectives, status and progress.Professional DevelopmentAttend all required supervision, department and agency meetings.Take responsibility for ongoing professional skills development.Attend all required agency training.Participate in the agency's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan as assigned.Schedule and AvailabilityThis program operates seven days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, including County‑observed holidays. Therefore, the clinician will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.Other related duties as assigned.Why Should You Apply?Our Mission – work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's livesCompetitive paySeveral benefit optionsEmployee tuition reimbursementGreat training for staffJoin McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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