Job description:
Job Title: Mental Health Clinician (PSYL / LCSW)
Location: Wasco, CA
Schedule: Any 3 days in a week - 3x10 hours
Pay Rate:
- Clinical Psychologist: $152/hr. on 1099
- Licensed Clinical Social worker: $85/hr on 1099
About the Role
We’re hiring Mental Health Clinicians (Psychologist or LCSW) to join our team in a correctional healthcare setting. You’ll play a vital role in supporting inmates or youth with mental health needs — providing therapy, crisis care, and guidance to help them achieve stability and growth.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapy sessions (individual, group, or family) using evidence-based approaches like CBT.
- Respond to crisis situations and perform suicide risk evaluations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate ongoing patient care.
- Document treatment progress using standard formats (SOAPE notes).
- Support patients with pre-release planning and connection to community resources.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all CDCR and ethical guidelines.
- Occasionally serve as Clinician-of-the-Day for on-call mental health emergencies.
What We’re Looking For
- Active California license Psychologist (PSYL) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- At least 1 year of recent mental health experience (clinical or correctional preferred).
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and able to work effectively in a secure environment.
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
Interested or Do you have any questions?
Please contact:
+1(801) 701-8584 or Email me at: roy@rlklein.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $152.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- California State Board License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wasco, CA 93280: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Professional Field
Counseling
Social Work
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
Psychology


