Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job Details Location: Pulaski County Jail - Little Rock, AR 72204 Pay: $36.00 per hour Job Type: Full-time License/Certification: master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT (Required) Ability to Commute: Little Rock, AR 72206 (Required) 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. Benefits Health, Dental, & Vision Plans Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability 401K Employee Referral Program EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr