Mental Health Therapist - LMFT or LPCC | Multiple locations, CA

• Mental Health Therapist - LMFT or LPCC

  • Location: Multiple locations, CA

  • Setting: Correctional Healthcare

  • Term: 6 months with ability to extend

  • Shift Schedule: Multiple shift schedules are available

  • Pay Rate: $65-$70/hr

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California state correctional facilities are looking for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for the outpatient units.

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Benefits for Mental Health Therapist - LMFT or LPCC:

• Weekly and Overtime pay

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)

• Full-service credentialing and licensing department

• Dedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental and hotel booking

• $1,500 Referral Bonus

Qualifications of Mental Health Therapist - LMFT or LPCC:

• Current California LPCC or LMFT License

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Duties/Responsibilities of Mental Health Therapist - LMFT or LPCC:

• On-Call Services: Provide on-call support for patient emergencies, including consultation and crisis intervention, during scheduled workdays.

• Initial Evaluations: Conduct initial mental health evaluations, including assessing criminal, psychological, and substance abuse histories to determine patient needs and recommend treatment.

• Suicide Risk Evaluations: Perform suicide risk assessments, review clinical data, document findings, and consult with other professionals as needed.

• Patient Meetings: Meet with patients for crisis intervention, group therapy, and in-person interviews, which may include visits to inmate housing units requiring stair climbing and long-distance walking.

• Psychiatric Assessment: Identify and assess psychiatric disorders, consult with medical personnel and other staff, and manage presenting symptoms and potential adjustments.

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is a California-based medical staffing agency certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.