Mental Health Counselor Social Worker

📍 Shelby County Jail | Columbiana, Alabama
🕒 Full Time | Monday through Friday
⏰ 8 Hour Day Shifts

💙 Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Are you a compassionate Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker looking for a meaningful career that combines behavioral health, advocacy, and clinical support? Southern Health Partners is seeking a dedicated mental health professional to join our healthcare team at the Shelby County Jail.

In this role, you'll provide essential mental health services to an underserved population, helping individuals navigate challenges, develop coping strategies, and access appropriate care. Every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Shelby County Jail provides on-site mental health and social work services as part of its inmate healthcare program.

What You'll Do

✨ Conduct mental health screenings and assessments
✨ Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention services
✨ Develop and maintain treatment plans and behavioral health documentation
✨ Collaborate with medical, nursing, and correctional staff regarding patient care needs
✨ Facilitate referrals and coordinate continuity of care when appropriate
✨ Monitor patient progress and provide recommendations for treatment interventions
✨ Maintain compliance with facility, state, and company policies and procedures

Qualifications

✔ Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field preferred
✔ Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure preferred (LMSW, LICSW, LPC, ALC, or comparable credentials)
✔ Experience in mental health, counseling, case management, or behavioral health services
✔ Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills
✔ Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
✔ Correctional, community mental health, substance abuse, or crisis intervention experience is a plus

Full Time Benefits Package

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✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
✅ Company Paid Life Insurance
✅ Short Term & Long Term Disability
✅ 2 Weeks PTO During First Year
✅ 8 Paid Holidays Plus Birthday Off
✅ 401(k) Eligibility After One Year
✅ Bi Weekly Direct Deposit
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ Monthly Continuing Education Opportunities
✅ Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement Programs
✅ Professional Liability Insurance
✅ Employee Referral Bonus Program
✅ Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave

Why Southern Health Partners?

For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has been a trusted leader in correctional healthcare. We provide a supportive environment where healthcare professionals can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those they serve.

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Additional Information

All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, drug screening, and any required facility credentialing or clearance processes.

Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Salary : $30 - $33