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Mental Health Therapist - Milan, NM | $50/hr | 13-Week Contract
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a secure, supportive environment? Join a leading facility in Milan, NM, offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a Monday through Friday daytime schedule with start date on 10/12/2026 and a pathway to impactful mental health services.
Quick Facts Location: Milan, NM
Start Date: 10/12/2026
End Date: 01/09/2027 (13-week contract)
Shift: Days, 13-week assignment, auto-offer
Hours/Week: Flexible, based on core scheduling policies
Employment Type: Contract (W-2)
Licenses/Certifications: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT required
Experience: Mental health counseling, assessments, crisis intervention
Pay & Benefits Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour
Benefits: Competitive pay packages
Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
Robust referral bonus program
Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You'll Do Conduct mental health screenings and assessments through review of records and clinical interviews
Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on inmate needs and functioning levels
Document treatment activities and evaluations thoroughly in health records
Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information
Provide crisis intervention and counseling to address urgent inmate mental health needs
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques
Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality mental health services
What You Need
Required:
Valid LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license
Social security card and driver's license for facility clearance
Open availability per CoreCivic scheduling policy
Experience with mental health assessments and crisis intervention
Preferred: Prior experience working in correctional or secure facility environments
About the Assignment
Join a dedicated team providing non-medical mental health services in a secure correctional setting. In this role, you will contribute vital mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling, supporting inmate wellbeing in a structure designed to promote safety and health. This is an excellent opportunity for licensed mental health professionals seeking impactful, contract-based work.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSCC .
Worksite address
milan, NM, 87021, US
Who can apply
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