Mental Health Counselor

Turn Key Health; Charleston (IL); In loco; USD 69.000 - 72.000; Part-time

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Employee Referral Program

Flexible part-time schedule

Supplemental income

Descrizione del lavoro

TK Health seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional for a part-time role in Coles County, Charleston, IL. You will assess, evaluate, and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated patients, guiding crisis interventions and individualized treatment plans while collaborating with medical and correctional teams.

The position offers 14 hours per week with pay at $50.00–$52.00 per hour, providing meaningful clinical work that complements other commitments and supports continuity of care for

Competenze

• Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or a related behavioral health field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current applicable Illinois behavioral health licensure is required, such as an LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or other qualifying professional license.

Mansioni

• Assess and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated patients.
• Conduct crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments.
• Provide substance use and MAT counseling.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and release plans.
• Coordinate care with medical, correctional, and behavioral health staff.
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation.
• Discharge and release planning; connect patients with community resources.

Conoscenze

Crisis intervention

Suicide risk assessment

Mental health evaluation

Substance use counseling

Treatment planning

Formazione

Master’s degree in social work or related behavioral health

Illinois behavioral health licensure (e.g., LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Descrizione del lavoro

Licensed Mental Health Professional – Part-TimeColes County | Charleston, Illinois$50.00-$52.00/hour | 6 Hours per WeekMake an Impact Where Your Skills Are Truly NeededTK Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our correctional healthcare team serving Coles County in Charleston, Illinois.This is a part-time position working 6 hours per week at $50.00-$52.00 per hour, offering an excellent opportunity for a licensed behavioral health professional looking for meaningful clinical work with a schedule that can complement a full-time position, private practice, or other professional commitments.At TK Health, you’ll work in a unique clinical environment where your experience and professional judgment matter. Correctional mental health gives you the opportunity to provide care to individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis situations, and other behavioral health needs while working alongside an experienced healthcare team.Position HighlightsPay: $50.00-$52.00/hourSchedule: Part-Time – 14 hours per weekLocation: Coles County – Charleston, ILExcellent opportunity for supplemental incomeMeaningful, hands-on behavioral health experienceCollaborative medical and correctional healthcare teamEmployee Referral ProgramWhat You’ll DoAs a Licensed Mental Health Professional with TK Health, you will assess, evaluate, and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated patients while helping develop individualized treatment and release plans that promote continuity of care.Responsibilities include assessing psychiatric emergencies and providing crisis intervention; conducting suicide risk assessments and prevention services; providing substance use and MAT counseling; developing individualized treatment plans; coordinating care with medical, correctional, and behavioral health staff; and making appropriate referrals for psychiatric evaluation and medication management.You’ll also help connect patients with community mental health agencies and support services, assist with discharge and release planning, collaborate with community providers, maintain appropriate clinical documentation, provide mental health education to facility staff when needed, and perform other patient-care responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsCandidates must have a Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or a related behavioral health field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.Current applicable Illinois behavioral health licensure is required, such as an LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or other qualifying professional license.Why Correctional Mental Health?You don't need previous correctional healthcare experience to make an impact at TK Health. Our behavioral health professionals have the opportunity to provide care to patients who may have had limited access to consistent mental health services in the community.This position gives you the chance to use your clinical skills and professional judgment in an environment where your work can make an immediate difference—all while maintaining the flexibility of a 6-hour-per-week schedule.If you're looking for a flexible part-time behavioral health opportunity paying $50.00-$52.00 per hour in Charleston, we'd like to hear from you.Apply today and learn more about joining the TK Health team serving Coles County.