Corrections Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LPCC)

About the Company

A leading provider of healthcare and behavioral health services in institutional settings, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health care to individuals in custody. The organization works with multidisciplinary teams to provide assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, counseling, and ongoing psychological support in a structured detention environment.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist to provide comprehensive behavioral health services within an institutional/detention setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing compassionate, confidential, and timely mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical interviews

• Review clinical records and identify mental health needs

• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans

• Provide individual counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention

• Support individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral health concerns

• Provide de-escalation and intervention during mental health emergencies

• Monitor and assess changes in mental health status and functioning

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals

• Communicate appropriately with security and other facility staff regarding mental health concerns

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with applicable clinical standards

• Support continuity of care and appropriate follow-up for assigned individuals

Compensation

• Salary: $110,000 – $130,000+ annually, negotiable based on experience

• Relocation: Full relocation package available

• Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Relocation Assistance

Work Policy: On-site, full-time

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical field from an accredited institution

• Current, unrestricted LPCC or LCSW license in the State of California

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and crisis-intervention skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in a structured environment

• Ability to respond appropriately to mental health emergencies and crisis situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a correctional, detention, institutional, or residential setting

• Experience working with individuals experiencing behavioral health or psychiatric concerns

• Experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral health treatment

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinical team