Treating the Whole Person in the Correctional Environment
Psychologists, Psychiatrists and other behavioral health professionals like you are meeting the behavioral healthcare needs of the growing correctional population and delivering results.
You will find that behavioral health services are mission critical at CMS.
- The rising incidence of mental illness in our country and within the correctional population makes behavioral healthcare a top priority for Correctional Medical Services, Inc. (CMS).
- Because the demand for high-quality, cost-effective correctional behavioral health services is higher than ever, there are an increasing number of career opportunities available within this vital sector of correctional healthcare.
- Our mental health professionals give incarcerated individuals the opportunity to live a healthier, more productive life with appropriate treatment programs for the variety of behavioral health conditions.
You will enjoy a challenging and unique work environment.
- CMS mental health professionals are bringing the most effective community-based behavioral healthcare services into the nation’s prisons and jails, putting you at the forefront of developments in your field.
- The correctional healthcare environment is suited for a wide variety of behavioral health careers, including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Counselors and more.
- You will have the opportunity to provide a full spectrum of services, from crisis stabilization to release planning.
You will be part of a team approach that treats the whole person.
- A collaborative work environment with the full spectrum of medical professionals and correctional staff support you in delivering successful care outcomes.
- The team-based approach addresses inmates’ medical, mental health and security needs throughout his or her incarceration.
- Our mental health professionals deliver a vital public service by linking released inmates with ongoing behavioral healthcare in their communities to reduce the chance of recidivism.
Your work environment will be personally rewarding.
- Your career growth and professional development can be enhanced with training programs, including correctional healthcare certification, and the use of innovative technology to enhance the quality and efficiency of care.
- CMS mental health professionals are compensated with a competitive salary and excellent benefit package.
Read the stories of our mental health professionals who are enjoying satisfying careers with CMS.
Contact us today for more information on the benefits of a career in correctional behavioral health, or go directly to Quick Apply and send us your resume.
See answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about medical careers in the correctional environment, and read more about our competitive benefits package.