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Powhatan Correctional Ctr Uganda Full Time Posted 2026-08-26
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-08-26Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceBrighterMonday Uganda
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Powhatan Correctional Center is hiring Mental Health Professionals to provide therapy, assessments, and treatment planning for incarcerated individuals in Uganda. The role involves addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, and severe mental illness in a high-security correctional environment.

  • Provides individual and group therapy in a correctional setting
  • Addresses depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, and severe mental illness
  • Full-time position with standard 8 to 5 working hours
  • Career progression path from Group Tech to Clinician Supervisor

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  • PreferredPractical evidence in security, seguranca, Mental Health ProfessionalThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Requirements

Career Opportunities"

Mental Health Professionals

As a Mental Health Professional, you will address psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges in correctional settings. You will provide individual and group therapy, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. This role is in a high-security environment, working with inmates who have diverse needs, including severe mental illnesses and histories of trauma.

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Qualification

Training and

Experience

in the treatment of mental disorders

Demonstrated ability to develop intervention and treatment plans

Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counseling/therapy

Considerable working knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic nomenclature, psychological theory and ethical practices

Demonstrated ability to provide training

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Career Development/ Career Path

1

Mental Health Group Tech

Support inmates' well-being, assist with therapy, handle crises, and promote social skills in a safe, supportive environment.

2

Mental Health Clinician I/II

Lead care, supervise treatment, conduct assessments, provide therapy, manage crises, work with inmates on psychiatric needs.

3

Mental Health Clinician Senior

Lead clinical care, oversee services, manage teams, and ensure protocols while addressing inmates' mental health needs.

4

Mental Health Clinician Supervisor

Lead and manage mental health services, oversee staff, ensure quality care, and support inmate well-being and rehabilitation.

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