Licensed Correctional Mental Health Professional

Company: TK Health
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Correctional Mental Health CounselorTK Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Correctional Mental Health Counselor to join our team in providing exceptional healthcare services to incarcerated individuals in Sebastian County Jail. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and coordinating mental health care for inmates, developing individualized treatment plans, and promoting linkages with community mental health agencies and support services.Key Responsibilities:

• Assess psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention to emotionally distressed and mentally ill inmates.
• Conduct evaluations of inmates for suicide intervention and prevention.
• Coordinate inmate care with facility and medical staff to ensure inmates' special needs are addressed.
• Provide MAT/substance abuse counseling and develop individualized treatment plans for psychiatric inmates.
• Promote linkages with community mental health agencies, other support services, and families for inmate care and coordination for continuum of care.
• Complete inmate need assessments and develop individualized release plans for inmates suffering from mental illness.
• Maintain the safety and security of staff and inmates when making clinical decisions.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities for off-hours MHP coverage.
• Provide mental health training for jail staff as needed.Requirements:
  • Masters degree in social work, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field.
  • License as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Professional Counselor.About TK Health:TK Health is a correctional healthcare company committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to incarcerated individuals. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that enhances healthcare for our patients, achieving exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states, with a comprehensive range of health services, including mental health services, to support inmates and communities.

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