Mental Health Clinician

The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office seeks to employ talented and committed individuals interested in joining a multi‑talented, multi‑cultural and professional organization dedicated to providing the utmost of public safety to the citizens of Norfolk County. In support of the Sheriff’s mission to serve the citizens of Norfolk County by enhancing public safety, employees are tasked with the operation of a safe, secure and humane correctional facility through the principles of direct supervision.

In order to accomplish this goal, new employees become part of a highly trained, dedicated, professional, compassionate, and diverse workforce.

The Mental Health Clinician shall follow the Sheriff’s Office chain of command policy and work under the supervision of the Mental Health Director.

• Shall assist in the care and custody of inmates detained or sentenced to the Norfolk County Correctional Center, or related programs.
• Shall provide assessment & case management/stabilization to the inmate population.
• Shall perform mental health screenings as necessary to identify those in need of mental health treatment.
• Shall serve as a liaison to the consultant Psychiatrist and the forensic mental health department on inmate mental health issues.
• Shall provide specialized cognitive behavioral treatment to the MAT and substance use population.
• Shall provide individual and group treatment specific to clinical needs, specialized populations, new initiatives and programs.
• Shall work closely with all disciplines (program staff, security staff, medical staff, etc.) on issues of inmate care.
• Shall maintain confidential files and statistics on all inmate encounters, mental health referrals, and treatment services provided.
• Shall ensure mental health services are in compliance with ACA, NCCHC and DOC standards.
• Shall ensure continuity of care for the chronically mentally ill inmates from admission to discharge.
• Shall evaluate referred patients, follow‑up as indicated, and document in medical records.
• Shall conduct restrictive housing unit inmate rounds and complete all appropriate/necessary paperwork.
• Shall evaluate all psychiatric patients housed in the Health Services Unit to include disposition.
• Shall conduct discharge planning for inmates receiving mental health services.
• Shall assist in special projects as required.
• Shall perform administrative tasks (including attending meetings) and paperwork duties/assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned by the Mental Health Director.
• The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.

40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend coverage as assigned by the Director of Mental Health and/or designee. Work schedule/hours worked subject to change based on facility needs.

• Union Membership
• Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Paid Holidays/Comp

Stipends for Longevity & Fitness.

The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be given equal opportunity for employment regardless of gender, race, creed, disability, color, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, or political or union affiliation. The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office will conform to all applicable laws and regulations related to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Our agency shall ensure that all employee candidates are selected based on organizational need and the ability of the employee candidate to perform the required job functions with or without accommodations.

• Related licensure (LMHC, LICSW, must be independently licensed).
• Correctional Mental Health experience preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers.
• Must have knowledge of medical records in accordance with minimum standards.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast‑paced office environment.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Salary: $77,146.94 – $98,246.20 per year.