Counselor

About the role

Performs personal, vocational, educational, or other counseling or training at the individual or group level at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. May assist in the coordination and management of the program. Work is performed under general supervision with performance based on individual counseling effectiveness and overall program results obtained.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Screening: Conducts standardized intake and follow-up screenings.
• Case Management and Coordination of Care: Serves as a case coordinator for assigned patients by linking them to facility-based programming, psychiatric services, and reentry or community resources as appropriate.
• Wellness Checks and Supportive Engagement: Performs routine cell-side activities to monitor patient well-being.
• 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 collaboratively with psychiatry providers, nurses, custody staff, and program coordinators to support the delivery of mental health services.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Willingly performs all other assignments as directed by the superior.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a related area. Additional education in a related area may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Knowledge of jail-based mental health service standards, suicide prevention practices, and crisis intervention principles. Experience in the coordination of care and making appropriate referrals to facility programs, treatment services, and community resources.

Required Attachments

• Resume / CV

Benefits

• Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more

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