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Mental Health Clinician - Corrections
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$44,169 / year median in New Mexico
+22% projected growth
Job Description
- Mental Health Clinician
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Local Pay: $ 53.00 /hour
- W2•
Travel Pay:
- Travel Rate (based on 36 hours): Hourly $30.00, Stipend (Lodging $672.00 + M&I $413.00) = $1,085.00,
- Total Comp: $2,285.00
- Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. New to correctional healthcare? Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality patient care in a safe, secure, and professionally managed correctional setting.
- Why You'll Love Working With Us
- + Quick & Easy Application
- Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app. + Referral Rewards
- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.$800 referrer / $200 referee
- Payable after 200 hours of work + Personalized Support
- Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success. + Exclusive Employee Benefits
- Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Shift Details:
- + Monday-Friday + 8.00am
- 5.00pm
- Mental Health Clinician Duties & Responsibilities:
- + Conduct mental health and psychosocial assessments.
+ Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
+ Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral health support.
+ Assess and respond to suicide risk, self-harm, psychiatric symptoms, and behavioral emergencies.
+ Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and correctional staff to coordinate care.
+ Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
+ Provide referrals, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care support as needed.
+ Follow all facility, confidentiality, safety, and security requirements.
- Minimum Qualifications
- + Current, valid, active, and unrestricted New Mexico license as an LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LAC, or LSW.
+ Clean license verification / Primary Source Verification (PSV) in good standing.
+ Relevant mental health, counseling, social work, or behavioral health experience.
+ Correctional experience preferred; candidates with inpatient, psychiatric, crisis management, or crisis stabilization experience will also be considered.
+ Current EBLS and CPR certification.
+ Current TB test.
+ Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
+ Current resume documenting education, licensure, certifications, and relevant experience.
- Benefits
- + Competitive Pay + Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance(eligibility begins after 60 days) + 401(k) Retirement Plan + Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates
- Ready to Get Started?
- Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume. For questions about this opportunity, please contact
- Michael
- at •(800) 928-5561•, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST.
\#IndeedStaffHigh \#ST-AHSHealth Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs