Licensed Mental Heath Counselor Mental Health Counselor - Full-Time
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Job Description
CorrectHealth has an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a Licensed Mental Heath Counselor Mental Health Counselor in Covington, LA!
The position is full-time onsite not Telehealth.
Job Summary
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Professional Counselor provides assistance to individuals needing social and human services providing services in the fields of medical, mental health and public health as well as case management.
Coordinating all psychosocial community services under the general direction of the Clinical Psychologist/Psychiatrist. In accordance with policies procedures and protocols established by industry standards of practice and licensing and certificate and other regulatory agencies requirements.
Responsible for implementing community educational programs assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment and implementing intervention methodologies.
Education Requirement
1. Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
2. Experience with Alcohol/drug population.
3. Familiarity with multicultural groups, and work setting. As well as the chronically mentally ill.
4. License as Clinical Social Worker or LPC in state of employment.
CorrectHealth is a multi-disciplinary medical organization that provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare inside the walls of correctional facilities. The foundation of our company was established by a group of talented ER professionals. Brick by brick, we have been building our company from the ground up. In doing so, we have developed the right way - the "Correct Way" as we like to call it - of providing correctional healthcare.
Currently, CorrectHealth provides high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare services inside the walls of more than 40 correctional facilities throughout Georgia and Louisiana.
Join our growing CorrectHealth family by finding your place in a dynamic work environment that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. We also offer a comprehensive Retirement Plan, paid time off, and a variety of other great benefits.
CorrectHealth, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is a certified Drug-Free Workplace.
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Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides mental health and social services, including case management and psychosocial support, within a correctional facility setting. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing community educational programs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and possess a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker or LPC in the state of employment. Experience working with substance abuse populations and the chronically mentally ill is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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