Correctional Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent, Jail & HOC, the Correctional Mental Health Counselor is responsible for screening and assessment of inmates, providing group psycho-educational programs, group and individual therapy, making recommendations with regards to psychiatric hospitalizations, providing mental health referrals to medical providers, development of treatment plans and inmate programs, and discharge planning in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures and with the utmost confidential and professional manner.

Provide initial mental health screenings in accordance with AC A standards and Carroll Country House of Corrections policy, along with all PrimeCare Medical policies and procedures.

Provide psycho-educational programs including. but not limited to. substance abuse and anger management programs.

Provide mental health assessments as part of the medical screening process and make appropriate referrals for medication assessment.

As directed, develop and implement therapeutic programs for inmates.

Assist with the implementation and tracking of offender data related to mental health programs.

As directed, assist in the application process for grants specific to correctional mental health.

Provides education and assistance to inmates through therapeutic interactions. helps to resolve interpersonal conflict.

Position requires a current Master's level clinical license such as LCMHC. LICSW. or MLADC. Dually licensed as a MLADC and LCMHC /LICSW is required. Must have a minimum of two years providing emergency services and be familiar with lnvoluntary Emergency Admission procedures. Ability to work with dually diagnosed clients. Experience working with resistant population. Must have experience in both working with groups and individuals. Experience working in a correctional setting strongly preferred.Company Description

Carroll County’s mission is to serve the residents and visitors of Carroll County, and as one of our nearly 300 employees you will have that opportunity each and every day. Our beautiful multi-building campus is located in the county seat of Ossipee, NH which is framed by the White Mountain National Forest to the north and Lake Winnipesaukee to the south. We’re a short drive from many of northern New England’s urban centers. Visit our website to see what we’re about:

Full-time