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Mental Health Specialist

Tutwiler, MS 38963

Posted: 07/12/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Social Worker Job Number: 68330 Specialty: Social Work

Job Description


Job Title: Mental Health Specialist – Inpatient Facility, Tutwiler, Mississippi

Why Join Us?
Apply today to work at a leading facility in Tutwiler, Mississippi, offering competitive pay and a collaborative, supportive team environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule with full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on inmate mental health care. Immediate start options available for qualified candidates.

Quick Facts
  • Location: City, State
  • Start Date: [Insert date or "Immediate upon approval"]
  • Duration: 13 weeks (with potential extension)
  • Shift: 8-hour shifts (Days, evenings, or nights available)
  • Hours/week: 40 hours
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
  • Certifications needed: Valid State License, Social Security Card, Driver’s License
  • Experience: 2+ years in mental health or related field
Pay & Benefits
  • Pay: Pay package discussed upon application
  • Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, professional development opportunities

What You’ll Do
  • Conduct mental health screenings and assessments for inmates based on available records and clinical interviews
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers to coordinate inmate care
  • Develop, implement, and modify individual mental health treatment plans
  • Document assessments and treatment activities accurately in health records
  • Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling to inmates as needed
  • Administer psychological tests and evaluate inmate mental status
  • Offer behavior management and support strategies to improve inmate adjustment and safety

What You Need
Required:
  • Valid State License in Mental Health or related discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in mental health settings, preferably with correctional/inmate populations
  • Knowledge of psychological assessment tools and counseling techniques
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within a secure environment

Preferred:
  • Experience working in secure or correctional facilities
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members

About the Assignment
Join a dedicated mental health team providing high-quality care to offenders in a secure facility. This role involves comprehensive mental health screening, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff to support inmate well-being. Come make a difference in a challenging yet rewarding environment.


VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied
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About Tutwiler, MS

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