Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Job DetailsJob Location: Sevier County TN - Sevierville, TN 37862Job description TK Health is now hiring a Licensed Mental Health Counselor! Location: Sevier County Jail - Sevierville, TN 24 Hours Per Week A master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LMSW, LADC, or LMFT is required. The role of the counselor is to assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care. 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...