Mental Health Counselor

Turn Key Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

TK Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join the Bowie County Jail team in Texarkana, Texas. This part‑time role (~20 hours per week) offers meaningful clinical work within a correctional health setting and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an LMHC (or equivalent) license in Texas and a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, with experience in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, substance use counseling, and case

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or related behavioral health field.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or equivalent license required.
• Active licensure in Texas for behavioral health practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and interventions.
• Provide substance use and MAT counseling.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for behavioral health needs.
• Coordinate care with medical, correctional, and behavioral health staff.
• Make referrals for psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
• Help connect patients with community mental health resources.
• Maintain clinical documentation and participate in on-call coverage.

Skills

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Texas behavioral health licensure

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Bowie County Jail - Texarkana, TX 75501, Salary Range: $36.00, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Part-Time

Bowie County Jail | Texarkana, TX $36.00/hour | 20 Hours per Week

Make an Impact Where Your Skills Are Truly Needed

TK Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our team at the Bowie County Jail in Texarkana, Texas.

This is a part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week, offering an excellent opportunity for a licensed mental health professional who wants meaningful clinical work while maintaining flexibility in their schedule.

At TK Health, you’ll work in a unique clinical environment where your experience and judgment matter. Correctional mental health gives counselors the opportunity to work directly with individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis situations, and other behavioral health needs—all while working alongside an experienced healthcare team.

Position Highlights

• Pay: $36.00/hour
• Schedule: Part-Time – 20 hours per week
• Location: Bowie County Jail – Texarkana, TX
• Meaningful, hands-on behavioral health experience
• Collaborative medical and correctional healthcare team
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the growing field of correctional healthcare

What You’ll Do

• Assess psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing emotional distress or mental illness
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and provide suicide intervention and prevention services
• Provide substance use and MAT counseling
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients requiring behavioral health intervention or intensive behavior management
• Coordinate care with medical, correctional, and behavioral health staff
• Make appropriate referrals for psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Help connect patients with community mental health agencies, treatment programs, support services, and other resources
• Assist with discharge and release planning to promote continuity of mental health care after incarceration
• Collaborate with community providers for patients who are already receiving behavioral health services
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation
• Provide mental health education and training to facility staff when needed
• Participate in on-call behavioral health coverage as required
• Perform additional duties related to patient care as assigned

Qualifications

Candidates 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.

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Other qualifying Texas behavioral health licensure

Why Correctional Mental Health?

You may not have considered working in a correctional setting before—and that's okay. Correctional healthcare experience is not required to see the value in this work.

Our counselors have an opportunity to work with patients who may have had limited access to consistent mental health services in the community. You'll use your clinical skills, crisis-management experience, and professional judgment in an environment where your work can make an immediate difference.

If you're looking for a part-time mental health opportunity with competitive hourly pay, meaningful clinical experience, and a schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, we'd like to hear from you.