Job Title: Mental Health Coordinator - California City CA
Location: California City CA
Schedule: 1st shift 8-hour shifts including weekdays and weekends
Start Date: Within 2 weeks
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possibility to extend)
Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
Weekly Gross: $2875
Job Overview:
We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Coordinator for a full-time contract assignment in a correctional setting in California City CA. This role focuses on delivering non-medical clinical mental health services to an incarcerated population. Candidates must be comfortable working in secure environments and have open availability to meet scheduling needs.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct mental health screenings and clinical assessments through interviews and records review
- Develop implement and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
- Provide mental health counseling crisis intervention and therapeutic support
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in healthcare records
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of psychological counseling techniques and interventions
- Deliver appropriate treatment and support to inmates in crisis or with significant mental health needs
Requirements:
- Masters degree in Social Work Psychology Mental Health Counseling or a related clinical field
- Active unrestricted LCSW LPC or LMFT license in California
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience including at least 2 years in a comparable position
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- U.S. Citizenship required for ICE clearance (expedited process available)
- Must complete ICE Clearance Screening Form at submission
- Must reside 70 miles from the facility
- Must be available to start within 2 weeks
- Must have open availability including weekends and holidays
- No RTO (Requested Time Off) allowed during the contract period
Preferred:
- Experience in correctional or forensic mental health settings
- Valid drivers license (preferred unless otherwise required)
- Active BLS certification (AHA preferred)