Counselor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) seeks a counseling professional to provide mental health services at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. The role involves intake screenings, case management, and coordinating with facility programs and community resources to support incarcerated individuals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, with education substitution allowed for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience; education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Screening: Conducts standardized intake and follow-up screenings.
• Case Management and Coordination of Care: Links patients to facility-based programming, psychiatric services, and community resources as appropriate.
• Wellness Checks and Supportive Engagement: Performs routine cell-side activities to monitor patient well-being.
• Crisis Intervention: Responds promptly and effectively to mental health crises.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintains timely documentation in the electronic health record and ensures jail standards compliance.
• Team Collaboration: Works with psychiatry providers, nurses, custody staff, and program coordinators to support service delivery.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Performs additional duties as directed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Description

Performs personal, vocational, educational, or other counseling or training at the individual or group level at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. May assist in the coordination and management of the program. Work is performed under general supervision with performance based on individual counseling effectiveness and overall program results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions

• Mental Health Screening: Conducts standardized intake and follow-up screenings.
• Case Management and Coordination of Care: Serves as a case coordinator for assigned patients by linking them to facility-based programming, psychiatric services, and reentry or community resources as appropriate.
• Wellness Checks and Supportive Engagement: Performs routine cell-side activities to monitor patient well-being.
• Crisis Intervention: Responds promptly and effectively to mental health crises.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensures compliance with jail standards.
• Team Collaboration: Works collaboratively with psychiatry providers, nurses, custody staff, and program coordinators to support the delivery of mental health services.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Willingly performs all other assignments as directed by the superior.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a related area. Additional education in a related area may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of jail-based mental health service standards, suicide prevention practices, and crisis intervention principles.
• Ability to coordinate care and make appropriate referrals to facility programs, treatment services, and community resources.
• Capacity to work independently under general supervision while collaborating effectively with psychiatrists, nurses, and other team members. Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills suitable for high-stress environments.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.