Correctional Officer, Sr. jobs in Weymouth, MA

Job description

Job Title: Correctional Mental Health Clinician

Location: Plymouth County Jail

Job Type: Full Time

*** 5K SIGN-ON BONUS for F/T ***

About CPS:

CPS is a leader in providing Correctional Mental Health services. Based in Massachusetts, we offer exceptional healthcare to our patients, innovative solutions to our clients, and a supportive work environment to our team members. Learn more about us at https://www.cpshealthcare.org/

Job Description Summary

CPS Healthcare is looking to hire a full-time mental health clinician to join our team in providing diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention to an inmate population at our Plymouth County Jail location, Plymouth, MA.

Why work in correctional healthcare?

● Correctional health is a highly specialized field that provides the opportunity to work in

an energetic, multidisciplinary setting where we serve patients with many different

needs and mental health conditions.

● Working alongside a multidisciplinary team helps correctional mental health clinicians

gain broad and in-depth knowledge on mental illness, substance use disorders and crisis

intervention. A correctional setting enables clinicians to perfect their diagnostic skills

and implement a wide range of evidence-based interventions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

● Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psychotherapeutic services to an inmate population.

● Responsible for completing progress notes and ensuring that documentation meets

quality standards.

● Interrelates and works effectively with other mental health services staff, medical

personnel, CPS administration, inmates, and outside support agencies.

● Maintains a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with

established policies and procedures.

● Participates fully in all site-based performance improvement activities in accordance

with job responsibilities.

● Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the

department/units to meet its goals and objectives.

● Follows all security rules and regulations.

Type of Position:

Full-time. Tuesday-Saturday

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.

● Eligible licenses: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC.

● Experience: Previous related experience preferred (correctional mental health, crisis

intervention, treatment of major mental disorders, substance use treatment).

● Other: Must be able to pass a facility background clearance

Salary range:

New rates & salaries in effect. Let us meet or exceed your salary. Contact us to learn more. ** 5K SIGN-ON BONUS for F/T **

Benefits:

Full-time: 4 weeks paid time off, 401K, medical and dental benefits, referral bonuses, training on correctional mental health.

Contact:

Please send your questions and resumes to:

Aimee Stock, Mental Health Director/Coordinator of Recruitment and Internships

508-830-6200 x 612.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance

Work Location: In person