Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, crisis response, and treatment planning for individuals in custody. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively within a secure, multidisciplinary environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct mental health evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and clinical screenings.

Provide individual counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, and group services as indicated.

Respond to behavioral health crises and assist with stabilization, safety planning, and follow-up care.

Monitor patients requiring special observation, including suicide watch and other high-risk mental health statuses.

Develop and maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record.

Collaborate with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and correctional staff to support coordinated patient care.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.

Current, unrestricted New Mexico licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMHC.

Experience in correctional healthcare, community mental health, crisis services, or other high-acuity clinical settings preferred.

Strong assessment, intervention, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical standards in a structured correctional environment.

Work Schedule

This is typically a full-time position with primarily weekday hours, based on facility and program needs. Some schedule flexibility may be required to support urgent evaluations or operational demands.

Why Thrive Medical Services

Thrive Medical Services is committed to delivering high-quality correctional healthcare through professionalism, clinical excellence, and compassionate service. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and applicable licensure information for consideration.