Telehealth Correctional LMHP - P/T

Compensation: up to $55 per hour

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including intake screenings, risk evaluations, and diagnostic evaluations for incarcerated individuals.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide individual and group therapy services, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and response to treatment, adjusting interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Perform crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and emergency response.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical staff, correctional officers, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and safe patient care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and discharge/reentry planning.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, policies, and procedures, including those specific to correctional healthcare.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients regarding mental health conditions, coping strategies, and medication adherence (as applicable).
• Support continuity of care by coordinating with community providers upon release.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safety protocols within the correctional environment.

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Mental Health Provider (LCMHC, LPC, LMHP) in the NC.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum of [1–2] years of clinical experience (correctional, forensic, or inpatient experience preferred).
• Experience conducting assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide prevention.
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a secure environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet all facility credentialing requirements.