Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Turn Key Health

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention, Individualized Treatment Plans, Substance Abuse Counseling, Community Coordination, Behavior Management, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Collaboration, Training, Clinical Decision Making, Emergency Assessment, Referral Management, Inmate Care Coordination, Mental Health Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Brown WI - Green Bay, WI 54311 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 Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Colorado Jails and Detention Centers. Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,800 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment. Full time employees have access to Health, Dental, & Vision Plans, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, 401K, Pay based on experience & location, Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit, 60+ Clinics in 6 States, & Employee Referral Program Location: Brown County Jail-Green Bay, Wisconsin Position: Licensed Mental Health Counselor Weekends Only Saturday & Sunday 8-hour shifts each day 16 hours per week total 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 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 Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assessing and coordinating mental health care for incarcerated individuals, including crisis intervention and developing individualized treatment plans. They also collaborate with facility and medical staff to ensure the special needs of inmates are addressed.