Corrections Mental Health Clinician - Billerica, MA

Mental Health Clinician

Location: Correctional Facility in Billerica, MA

Employer: Amergis Healthcare

Division: Behavioral Health Services

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Contract Duration: 26 weeks (extension highly likely)

Salary: $58/hour , based on experience

Position Overview:

Amergis Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician (MHC) to provide behavioral health services within a correctional facility in Billerica, MA. This role involves conducting mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, providing therapy, and supporting discharge planning for individuals in custody. The MHC will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering compassionate and effective care in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct mental health assessments and create individualized treatment plans.

• Provide ongoing therapy and crisis intervention.

• Evaluate individuals at risk for suicide or self-harm.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with facility staff to support mental health needs.

• Deliver weekly training to staff on mental illness and suicide prevention.

• Assist with discharge planning and referrals to community-based services.

• Participate in clinical meetings and contribute to program development.

Working Conditions:

• Work inside a correctional facility, including holidays.

• Direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

• Extended periods of standing and walking.

• Exposure to potentially stressful or confrontational situations.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree required; post-graduate experience preferred.

• Must hold one of the following licenses: LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW.

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience.

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Ability to maintain confidential and comprehensive records.

• Valid driver's license.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Adam Batchelor

Recruiter, Government Services

[email protected]

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.