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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Licensed Mental Health Professional - Multiple Teams

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Maria, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related mental health discipline is required.
  • At least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program is required; correctional or hospital experience is preferred.
  • An unrestricted, current license in the state of practice is required, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist; all licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements must be maintained.
  • Candidates must reside in the United States.
  • Candidates should be comfortable with crisis management, severe mental illness, brief solution-focused interventions, substance use and withdrawal awareness, boundary setting and manipulation awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emotional resilience.
  • Knowledge of 5150/5250 procedures, Title 15 and BSCC Standards, and CalAIM continuity of care is emphasized.
  • Associates may apply and should state how many hours they have completed toward independent licensure status.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct screening, assessments, and triage for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and community sources, and recommend an appropriate level of care.
  • Develop and recommend treatment plans; conduct psychoeducational and transitional groups; and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
  • Respond to sick call requests, support medication adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
  • Provide crisis intervention, oversee the clinical needs of patients on the caseload, and participate in multidisciplinary treatment-team and administrative meetings.
  • Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document findings in patient health records, and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a correctional or hospital setting.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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