What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Mental Health position at TK Health?
Correctional Mental Health Professional Job Description
Job Overview
- Specialty: Mental Health
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
TK Health seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide patient care in a correctional setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate the mental health needs of incarcerated individuals
- Develop individualized treatment plans for inmates with psychiatric issues
- Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services as needed
- Coordinate inmate care with facility staff and medical professionals
- Conduct substance abuse counseling and refer inmates to medication management services when necessary
- Link inmates with community mental health agencies and support services for post-release planning
- Participate in on-call responsibilities for off-hours coverage and provide mental health training to jail staff
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or related field
- Licensed as a social worker, marriage/family therapist, mental health counselor, or licensed professional counselor
About TK Health
TK Health is a correctional healthcare company committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our patients. We prioritize providing a positive employee experience that enhances patient care and client satisfaction.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
