Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: Tulsa County Jail - Tulsa, OK 74103TK Health is now hiring a Licensed Mental Health Counselor! Location: Tulsa County Jail (David L. Moss), Tulsa, OK A master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LMSW, LADC, or LMFT is required. 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. Responsibilities: 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 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. 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 13 states and growing! Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment. EOE Job Type: FT Hours - Monday-Thursday 5-10pm License/Certification Master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT (Required) FT - Evening and Weekend Positions Available Ability to Commute: Tulsa, OK (Required) Work Location: In person Qualifications