Mental Health Therapist
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Cushing
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
$70,000 - $85,000 / Year At CoreCivic, our mental health teams
make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the
standards of care in the industry. In our organization, these
professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health
Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of
a non-medical nature in the facility. The successful candidate
should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace
and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance
requirements. 1. Conducts mental health screenings and assessments
based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with
inmates. 2. Provides treatment to inmates by developing,
implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an
evaluation of needs and level of functioning. 3. Documents
treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for
each person seen. 4. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive
materials and information at all times. 5. Demonstrates a thorough
knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way
of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload. 6.
Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and
crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.
Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited college or university
with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health
Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area. - Five (5) years
of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable
job position required. - Must possess appropriate certification or
licensing in the state where practice occurs. ie., LPC, LCSW, or
LMFT - A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by
contract or applicable statute. - Minimum age requirement: Must be
at least 20 years of age CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE
including Disability/Veteran.
Keywords: CoreCivic, Norman , Mental Health Therapist, Healthcare , Cushing, Oklahoma
