Correctional Mental Health – $36+ per hour

Fort Smith
July 27, 2025

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Job Description

Seeking a Correctional Mental Health Counselor in Fort Smith, Arkansas, for an ongoing, full-time position at Sebastian County Jail.

  • Provide mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and suicide evaluations for incarcerated individuals.
  • Coordinate mental health care with facility and medical staff, develop individualized treatment and discharge plans.
  • Offer substance abuse counseling, promote community linkages, and ensure inmate safety during clinical decisions.
  • Participate in on-call coverage, provide jail staff mental health training, and complete other duties as assigned.
  • Must have a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or related field, and be licensed as a Social Worker, Therapist, or Counselor.
  • Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, pet insurance, and more.