Mental Health Counselor – Correctional – Nights

Job Description

We are hiring a *Licensed Mental Health Counselor* for the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX, for the night shift. Candidates must have a master’s degree and licensure as LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT. The counselor will assess and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals, develop individualized release plans, and provide crisis intervention.

Full-time benefits include:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities:

• Assess psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention
• Conduct suicide evaluations
• Coordinate care with facility and medical staff
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
• Promote linkages with community mental health agencies
• Complete inmate need assessments and release plans
• Participate in on-call responsibilities
• Provide mental health training for jail staff

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, or related field
• Licensure as a Social Worker, Marriage/Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor required

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 – $36.00 per hour
Location: In-person in Belton, TX