Mental Health Coordinator - California City, CA
Mental Health Coordinator - California City, CA
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$ 2875 - 2875
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Job Description
Job Title: Mental Health Coordinator - California City CA
Location: California City CA
Schedule: 2nd shift 8-hour shifts including weekdays and weekends
Contract Length: 13 weeks (with possibility to extend)
Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
Weekly Gross Pay: $2875.00
Job Overview:
We are hiring a licensed Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) for a full-time contract assignment in a correctional facility located in California City CA. This role focuses on providing direct non-medical clinical mental health services to an incarcerated population. Candidates must be comfortable working in secure settings and must meet state licensure and federal clearance requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct mental health assessments through clinical interviews and review of inmate records
- Develop implement and revise individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
- Provide therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention
- Maintain detailed documentation of evaluations treatment plans and progress
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of psychological counseling theory and methods
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to clinical and facility standards
Requirements:
- Masters degree in Social Work Psychology Mental Health Counseling or a related field
- Active unrestricted LCSW LPC or LMFT license in California
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience including at least 2 years in a similar setting
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for ICE clearance)
- ICE Clearance Screening Form required for submission
- Must reside 70 miles away from the facility
- Must be able to start within 2 weeks
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid drivers license preferred unless required by local regulations
- Must have open availability including weekends and holidays
- No RTO (Requested Time Off) allowed during assignment
Preferred:
- Experience in correctional or forensic mental health settings
- Active AHA BLS certification
Employment Type
Full Time
