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Core Civic
Las Animas, Colorado

Mental Health Therapist - PRN

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$42.45-$49.7/hr

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Job Description

$42.45 - $49.70 / hour

At CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry.

In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator (PRN) to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.

Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.

Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.

Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.

  • Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
  • Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist conducts clinical screenings, assessments, and develops individualized treatment plans for inmates. They are responsible for providing counseling and crisis interventions while maintaining accurate health records.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentsTreatment planningCrisis interventionDocumentationClinical interviewing

Counselor Career Context

Core Civic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 65 active listings.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Las Animas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$133k
Median resident rent
$1,211/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.