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TK Health

Correctional Mental Health - $36 per hour

TK Health, Akron, Colorado, United States, 80720


Correctional Mental Health - $36 per hour at TK Health summary: TK Health is seeking a Correctional Mental Health Counselor in Akron, Colorado, to provide mental health care to incarcerated individuals. This role involves assessing psychiatric emergencies, conducting suicide prevention evaluations, and coordinating inmate care with facility and medical staff. Qualified candidates must have a Master's degree in social work or a related field and be licensed as a mental health professional.

TK Health is seeking a Correctional Mental Health for a job in Akron, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Mental Health Discipline:

Therapy Duration:

Ongoing Employment Type:

Staff

Job Details Job Location :

Washington County Jail - Akron, CO Salary Range :

$36.00 Hourly

Description 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 Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma and Texas 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.

All offers of employment at TK Health Clinics and TK Health Clinicians are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Locations: Washington County Jail Akron CO and Morgan County Jail Fort Morgan CO

Position: JBBS Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Full Time

Working 2 locations

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

Minimum 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

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: From $36.00 per hour

Work setting:

In-person

Qualifications

Turn Key Job ID #J0Z26267786. Posted job title: Therapy Mental Health Correctional About TK Health

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. Benefits

401k retirement plan Pet insurance Employee assistance programs Dental benefits Life insurance Medical benefits Vision benefits

Keywords: correctional mental health, mental health counselor, inmate care, therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, community mental health, healthcare in jails