Mental Health Counselor - Correctional - Nights

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Location: Bell County Jail - Belton, TX

Job Description:

• Assess, evaluate, and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals
• Formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care
• Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention
• Conducts evaluations for suicide intervention and prevention
• Coordinates care with Facility and Medical staff for special needs inmates
• Provides MAT/substance abuse counseling
• Develops Individualized Treatment Plans for intensive behavior management
• Promotes linkages with community mental health agencies and support services
• Completes inmate need assessments and develops release plans
• Maintains safety and security during clinical decisions
• Participates in on-call responsibilities for off-hours coverage
• Provides mental health training for jail staff
• Completes other job duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field
• Licensed as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Professional Counselor

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K
• Employee Referral Program

Professional Development:

Join the TK Health team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in 12 states and growing. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment.

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Pay:

$32.00 - $36.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT (Required)

Work Location:

• In person at Belton, TX 76513