Mental Health Therapist - Onsite (5)

Mental Health Therapist (5 Openings)

Location: California City, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 (based on experience)
🩺 Full Benefits Package Included

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is actively seeking five licensed and compassionate Mental Health Therapists to join a behavioral health care team working within a secure correctional setting in California City. This role is ideal for seasoned clinicians who are motivated to deliver high-impact therapy to one of the most underserved and overlooked populations in our healthcare system.

In this position, you will provide frontline mental health care to incarcerated individuals through trauma-informed assessments, ongoing therapy, and crisis stabilization. You'll have the opportunity to work with a highly structured team that values integrity, dignity, and long-term rehabilitation.

Your Role at a Glance

As a Mental Health Therapist in this setting, you will be more than a provider you will be a trusted ally in your clients' journeys toward emotional and psychological resilience. With a clear and consistent caseload, you will focus on delivering care that supports both acute needs and long-term wellness.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting in-depth mental health evaluations using both clinical interviews and records review

• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans to meet evolving patient needs

• Providing individual therapy using cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and strength-based models

• Responding to psychiatric emergencies and engaging in de-escalation and crisis intervention

• Documenting care plans, progress notes, and assessments according to facility and legal standards

• Participating in case review meetings, collaborating with on-site medical and custody staff to coordinate care

• Supporting suicide prevention and self-harm reduction protocols through proactive intervention

Who Were Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who can remain calm under pressure, communicate with empathy, and maintain professional boundaries in a highly structured environment.

Required Credentials & Experience:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related behavioral health field

• Current and active licensure in California as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC (out-of-state licensure not accepted unless already endorsed in CA)

• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience, with at least 2 years in forensic, correctional, inpatient, or crisis settings preferred

• Deep understanding of trauma-informed practices, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions

• Strong documentation and EMR navigation skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with limited resources

What You'll Gain

This is more than a job it's a mission. You'll be part of a care team that is reshaping mental health delivery behind the walls. The position comes with the satisfaction of creating meaningful change in lives that are often left behind.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, paid biweekly

• Generous PTO and holiday pay

• Full health coverage: medical, dental, vision

• Retirement savings plan with match

• Professional development allowance and CEU support

• Malpractice insurance provided

• Clinical supervision and access to peer consults

Why This Matters

Working in a correctional mental health setting requires strength, compassion, and resilience. If you're the kind of professional who sees potential where others see problems and you're ready to apply your clinical skills in a place where they're desperately needed, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to step into a purpose-driven role that makes a lasting difference?
Apply today with your updated resume and credentialing details. Let's build a safer, healthier future one person at a time.

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