About the job Mental Health Coordinator - California City, CA
Job Title : Mental Health Coordinator
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 : $2,875.00
Job Overview :
We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) for a full-time contract assignment in a correctional facility located in California City, CA. The MHC will be responsible for providing non-medical, clinical mental health services to an incarcerated population. Candidates must be comfortable working in secure environments and must meet both state licensure and federal clearance requirements.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct mental health screenings and assessments through record review and clinical interviews
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans based on evaluations
- Deliver counseling services, mental health interventions, and crisis response
- Maintain detailed and confidential documentation in patient records
- Apply psychological counseling theories and techniques appropriate for a correctional setting
- Ensure continuity of care and collaborate with other healthcare and facility staff
Requirements :
Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related clinical fieldActive, unrestricted LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in CaliforniaMinimum of 5 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in a comparable roleMust be a U.S. Citizen (required for ICE clearance)ICE Clearance Screening Form required for submissionMust reside 70+ miles away from the facilityMust be able to start within 2 weeksMust be at least 18 years of ageValid drivers license preferred unless required by contract or statuteMust have open availability , including weekends and holidaysNo RTO (Requested Time Off) allowed during the assignmentPreferred :
Experience in correctional or forensic mental health environmentsActive AHA BLS certification