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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Licensed Social Worker

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFredonia, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or another related field is required.
  • At least one year of experience in a mental health treatment program is required; experience in a correctional or hospital setting is preferred.
  • Must be licensed or license-eligible as a social worker by the Social Work Licensing Board.
  • Must maintain all licensures, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate work assignments for coworkers and/or subordinate employees, prioritize patient activities and project deadlines, and provide technical assistance as needed.
  • Conduct patient interviews, assessments, and counseling sessions to obtain background information, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress against measurable goals.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to devise, review, and modify patient treatment plans, and consult with security and healthcare staff about patient behaviors and mental health concerns.
  • Prepare and maintain reports, documentation, and summaries of patient history, diagnosis, and treatment course in compliance with facility and company policies.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings, assist with job shadowing and orientation of new employees, and ensure services comply with safety and mental health policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a correctional or hospital setting.

About the Company

Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Wellpath provides outsourced healthcare for inmates in the United States and Australia through government contracts, covering medical, dental, optical, and mental health services. Its offerings include primary care, chronic disease management, substance abuse and detox programs, suicide prevention, pharmaceutical management, and administrative tasks such as revenue cycle management, all using its proprietary ERMA electronic records system. The company operates at scale with divisions serving local jails, state and federal prisons, and inpatient facilities, reaching about 300,000 patients daily across more than 550 facilities. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, contract-based correctional healthcare while navigating sector challenges like debt, rising labor costs, and litigation risk.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$10.7M
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
2006

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