Mental Health Counselor - Correctional

Company: Tk Health
Location: Waco
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

TK Health is now hiring an *Licensed Mental Health Counselor. *Check out the great benefits and salary!*Location:* McLennan County Jail - Waco, TX*Pay:* $47/hr*Hours:* 11-7, FT - Evening and Weekend Positions Available*A master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT is required. *The role of the counselor is to assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care.*Full time employee benefits:** Health, Dental, & Vision Plans* Pet Insurance* Life Insurance* Short & Long Term Disability* 401K* Employee Referral Program*Responsibilities: ** Assesses psychiatric emergencies and provides crisis intervention to emotionally distressed and mentally ill inmates* Conducts evaluations of inmates for the purpose of suicide intervention and prevention* Coordinates inmate care with Facility, and Medical staff to ensure inmates' special needs are addressed* MAT/substance abuse counseling* Develops Individualized Treatment Plans for psychiatric inmates who require intensive behavior management; completes referrals to Provider for medication management services* Promotes linkages with community mental health agencies, other support services and families for inmate care and coordination for continuum of care; including discharge planning; collaborates with community health providers for inmates who are enrolled clients* Completes inmate need assessments and develops individualized release plans for inmates suffering from mental illness to connect inmates with appropriate services in the community* Maintains the safety and security of staff and inmates when making clinical decisions regarding inmates* Participates in on-call responsibilities for off-hours MHP coverage* Provides mental health training for jail staff as needed* Completes other job duties as assigned*Qualifications:** A *Master's degree* in social work, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.* Licensed as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor required.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 13 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.EOEJob Type: Full-timePay: $47.00 per hourLicense/Certification:* Master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT (Required)Ability to Commute:* Waco, TX 76711 (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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