Mental Health Therapist - California City, CA
Ready to make a difference in a dynamic correctional facility environment? Join a leading facility in California City, California, as a Mental Health Therapist! Enjoy a steady 40-hour workweek with flexible days and evenings shifts. Benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team dedicated to your professional success. Start as soon as your ICE clearance is received, with a full schedule from September 14, 2026, to December 12, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Location: 22844 Virginia Boulevard, California City, CA 93505
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- End Date: 12/12/2026
- Shift: Days, Evenings (40 hours/week)
- Hours/week: 40
- Employment Type: Contract
- License/Certifications: Active CA License (LCSW or LPCC)
- Experience: Previous mental health treatment experience preferred
Pay & Benefits
- Pay package: $73.70/hour
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team support
- Paid sick time (per applicable laws)
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable
What You’ll Do
- Conduct mental health screenings and assessments through records review and clinical interviews
- Develop, implement, and modify individual treatment plans based on inmate needs
- Document all treatment and evaluations accurately in health records
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information
- Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention services
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theories and techniques
- Offer crisis intervention and mental health support tailored to inmate needs
What You Need
- Active CA license (LCSW or LPCC)
- Prior experience with mental health assessments and treatment planning
- Strong understanding of psychological counseling techniques
- Ability to perform duties efficiently in a correctional health setting
- US Citizenship required for ICE clearance (expedited process in place); background and credit investigation necessary
About the Assignment
This role involves providing critical mental health services in a correctional facility setting, ensuring inmates receive quality psychological support. Candidates will work within a multidisciplinary team to address mental health needs, conduct assessments, and implement treatment plans, all while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSCC
