Correctional Mental Health

TK Health is seeking a Correctional Mental Health for a job in Waco, Texas. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Mental Health

Discipline: Therapy

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Job Details Job Location: McLennan County Jail - Waco, TX Salary Range: $47.00 Hourly Description TK Health is now hiring a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Check out the great schedule and salary!

Location: McLennan County Jail, Waco TX

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.

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.

EOE

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours - 11-7

Pay: $47.00 per hour

License/Certification:

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

FT - Evening and Weekend Positions Available

Ability to Commute:

Waco, TX (Required)

Work Location: In person Qualifications

Turn Key Job ID . Posted job title: Licensed Therapy Mental Health Correctional About TK Health

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to hear from you. Benefits

401k retirement plan

Pet insurance

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Permanent