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Mental Health Coordinator - (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) |Permanent|– Correctional Center - 1072988

San Diego, CA

Mental Health Coordinator - (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) |Permanent|– Correctional Center

Full-Time Permanent position

Monday to Friday schedule

 

Excellent opportunity for an experienced licensed professional counselors who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.  These professionals plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.  As mid-level managers, they may coordinate and direct activities of other personnel engaged in providing mental health services to inmates/residents.

 

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

  1. Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates. 
  2. Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
  3. Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
  4. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
  5. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
  6. Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.

 

Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or related clinical area.

5 years of clinical experience with 2 of those years in comparable position

LPC, LCSW or LMFT licensure in state where practicing

Valid drivers license

Competitive compensation and benefits package 

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