Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Mental Health Clinician (MHC) at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction located in Billerica, MA. The MHC will assess the mental health needs of patients upon commitment, complete treatment plans, and make referrals to psychiatry, medical, legal services, and classification. The position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health or Health Service Administrator.

Shifts and days off are subject to change based on operational needs. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position covered under a collective bargaining agreement (NEPBA, Local 525).

• Assess patients in all housing units on a routine basis (including restricted housing) and provide ongoing individual therapy.
• Identify patients at risk for suicide, self‑harm, or harm to others.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in all required clinical meetings.
• Complete all clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Conduct assessments of patients in all housing units and outside facilities if necessary.
• Collaborate with staff regarding the needs or limitations of the mentally ill population.
• Provide weekly training to correctional staff on mental illness and suicide prevention.
• Assist patients with discharge planning.
• Perform other work assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health or Health Service Administrator.
• Perform additional duties necessary for the good of the MSO and assure successful implementation of the mental health program.

• Work in a correctional facility on weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Required to work over eight (8) hours depending on operational needs within the HSU.
• Direct contact with inmates/detainees in a secure correctional setting.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• May encounter verbal and physical abuse from offenders who are under physical and/or emotional stress.

• Master’s Degree; post‑graduate experience preferred.
• Must hold one of the following licenses: LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and attend to detail.
• Strong written, verbal communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential, comprehensive, and cohesive records.

Starting annual base salary of $91,948.64 plus additional incentives, bonuses, and employment benefits. Interested candidates can review this job posting dlesexsheriff.org and may submit a cover letter and resume via email to HRte.ma.us.