Mental Health Professional - Corrections - Civil Service

Salary : $97,836.60 - $118,972.56 Annually
Location : Corrections Main-3025 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-COR-0132-APR
Department: Corrections
Division: Corrections Medical
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
BASIC FUNCTION

To assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care.

Job Duties

1. Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention to emotionally distressed and mentally ill inmates.
2. Conducts evaluations of inmates for the purpose of suicide intervention and prevention; completes daily assessments of inmate suicide watches, behavioral watches, and property restrictions.
3. Coordinates inmate care with Corrections staff to ensure inmates' special needs are addressed, including coordinating safe transportation for inmates from the jail to the Triage Center, to the hospital ER, or assisting inmates in formulating alternate transportation plans.
4. Provides information to courts and attorneys regarding recommendations for competency and/or civil commitment procedures.
5. Develops Individualized Treatment Plans for psychiatric inmates who require intensive behavior management; completes referrals to ARNP for medication management services.
6. Promotes linkages with community mental health agencies, other support services and families for inmate care and coordination for continuum of care; including discharge planning; collaborates with community health providers for inmates who are enrolled clients.
7. Completes inmate need assessments and develops individualized release plans for inmates suffering from mental illness to connect inmates with appropriate services in the community.
8. Consults and coordinates inmate release needs with Jail Transition Services (JTS) staff, Snohomish County Healthcare Benefits Facilitator, Designated Mental Health Professionals (DMHPs), Hospital Social Workers, Snohomish County Triage Center staff, Community Mental Health providers, and family members of inmates as appropriate.
9. Maintains routine statistical data/information related to duties and submits necessary documentation to Lead MHP.
10. Maintains the safety and security of staff and inmates when making clinical decisions regarding inmates.
11. Participates in on-call responsibilities for off-hours MHP coverage.
12. Attends departmental meetings and trainings as necessary.
13. Assists with the on-site supervision of mental health interns.
14. Provides mental health training for jail staff as needed.
15. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
A Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology or related field; PLUS, two (2) years experience in the direct treatment of mentally ill clients; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Full licensure as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington required. Must pass job related tests. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of application. No maximum age.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• mental health assessments
• crisis intervention and counseling techniques
• mental health and co-occurring symptomatology and treatment modalities
• abnormal behavior, symptomatology, and treatment modalities of mental disorders
• legal parameters and procedures concerning civil commitment and community treatment practices
• Snohomish County community resources for mental health and chemical dependency treatment
• substance abuse and chemical dependency profiles

Ability to:

• respond effectively to crisis situations
• relate to severely disturbed and/or difficult persons in order to determine appropriate mental health services, monitoring and housing
• gather and analyze pertinent data
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff of interdisciplinary teams and community providers
• assess and diagnose mental disorders and determine need for psychiatric services
• maintain detailed records and prepare clear, concise written documentation
• work independently and as part of a team, both effectively and productively
• efficiently coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner

SUPERVISION
Employees report to the Lead MHP, Health Services Administrator or other administrative superior as assigned. Employees work independently on specific assignments, which are completed in accordance with established guidelines, practices and regulations. Work is reviewed through meetings, status reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of work occurs primarily in the Snohomish County Jail. Inmate interviews are conducted throughout the jail housing units and in the booking/intake area. Employee may be required to interview inmates in alternate settings. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. There may be instances when the on-call MHP is required to respond to the jail to assess an inmate during off-duty hours when on pager rotation.


Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
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Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?

• Yes, United States Citizen
• Yes, Legal Permanent Resident
• Yes, DACA recipient
• None of the above

03


Are you at least 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology or related field?

• Yes
• No

05


Which of the following Washington State licenses do you hold? Check all that apply.

• Social Worker
• Marriage/Family Therapist
• Mental Health Counselor
• Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License
• Marriage/Family Therapist Associate License
• Mental Health Counselor Associate License
• None of the above

06


Which of the following statements best describes your experience in the direct treatment of mentally ill clients?

• No experience to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 or more years

07


Which of the following best describes your experience providing counseling or therapy, crisis intervention, inpatient treatment, social services or any combination of the above?

• No experience to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 or more years

08


This position may require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screening. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these requirements?

• Yes
• No

09


Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified, and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question