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TK Health is seeking a Correctional Mental Health for a job in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Job Details Job Location: Cole County Jail - Jefferson City, MO Salary Range: $36.00 - $38.00 Hourly Description
TK Health Clinics | Correctional Healthcare | 10 hours/week
Make a difference where it’s needed most.
TK Health Clinics provides essential healthcare services in jails and detention centers across Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas. We manage daily healthcare operations in facilities housing between 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates.
We offer clinicians a unique opportunity to practice at the top of their license in a safe, secure, and meaningful environment.
We’re looking for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our team in Cole County, Missouri. In this role, you’ll assess, treat, and support inmates experiencing mental health issues while helping coordinate a continuum of care post-release.
Perform mental health assessments and suicide risk evaluations
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention
Develop and implement individualized treatment and release plans
Provide MAT and substance abuse counseling
Collaborate with medical and facility staff to ensure continuity of care
Coordinate with community agencies for discharge planning
Provide mental health training to facility staff as needed
Participate in on-call rotation (as needed)
Maintain safety and security during clinical interventions
Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related field
Current license as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent in Missouri
Correctional or crisis mental health experience preferred, but not required
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
QualificationsTurn Key Job ID #J0Z26290466. Posted job title: Licensed Therapy Mental Health Correctional
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.