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Wellpath

Outsourced correctional healthcare services provider

Mental Health Professional Hourly

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWaukegan, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in a behavioral or social science field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Coursework and professional experience must demonstrate knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
  • LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure from the appropriate state licensing board is required.
  • CPR certification and any other certifications required, such as First Aid, must be maintained.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical services to persons served in compliance with policies and relevant professional standards, including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Complete clinical documentation, including clinical service reports and mental health treatment records, in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provide consultation services to institutional staff, including screening committees and psychiatric staff, regarding the mental status and management of persons served.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and specialized clinical services or program development activities.
  • Maintain accountability for services provided through participation in the Quality Improvement program and timely and accurate recording of activities.
  • Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, and provide mental health consultation and training to facility staff.

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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