Mental Health Clinician (PRN) (Dedham)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

CPS Healthcare is looking to hire per-diem mental health clinicians to join our team in providing diagnostic assessments and crisis intervention to an inmate population at our Norfolk County Jail, Dedham, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Provides diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-therapeutic 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.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.

Schedule

• Seeking reliable coverage for 1–2 evening shifts per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)
• Shifts are 3:00–11:00 PM or 4:00–10:00 PM, with the ability to commit to at least one Saturday per month.

Requirements:

Qualification & Education:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Professional licensure required: LICSW or LMHC (required)
• Previous related experience preferred (correctional mental health, crisis intervention, treatment of major mental disorders, substance use treatment).
• Must be able to pass a facility background clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Benefits: (Available to eligible employees)

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off

Voluntary Benefits including (Available to eligible employees)

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.