Jail Mental Health Counselor | Crisis & Care Navigator

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Counselor to provide personal, vocational, educational, or other counseling at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. The role involves direct counseling, coordination of program activities, and helping ensure quality mental health services under supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, with opportunities to collaborate with medical and custody staff to support patient well-being and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience.

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.
• Wellness Checks and Supportive Engagement: Monitors patient well-being with routine cell-side activities.
• 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 with psychiatry providers, nurses, custody staff, and program coordinators to support mental health services.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Performs additional assignments as directed.

Skills

Mental Health Screening

Case Management

Wellness Checks

Crisis Intervention

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Counselor to provide personal, vocational, educational, or other counseling at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. The role involves direct counseling, coordination of program activities, and helping ensure quality mental health services under supervision.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, with opportunities to collaborate with medical and custody staff to support patient well-being and