Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$40/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Kosciusko IN - Warsaw, IN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Full-Time Kosciusko County | Warsaw, Indiana $40.00/hour | Full-Time TK Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our team serving the Kosciusko County facility in Warsaw, Indiana.
Correctional mental health provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a diverse and underserved patient population.
This position offers clinical autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team in an environment where your experience and judgment truly matter. No correctional healthcare experience? That’s okay.
If you have a strong behavioral health background and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Position Highlights $40.00/hour Full-Time Consistent and meaningful patient interaction Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population Collaborative medical and behavioral health team Supportive correctional healthcare environment What You’ll Do As a Mental Health Professional with TK Health, you will provide behavioral health services to patients within the correctional setting.
Responsibilities May Include
Conducting mental health assessments and evaluations Providing individual counseling and therapeutic interventions Responding to psychiatric emergencies and providing crisis intervention Conducting suicide risk assessments and implementing appropriate interventions Providing substance use and addiction-related counseling, including support for patients receiving MAT services Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans Coordinating care with medical, behavioral health, and correctional staff Making appropriate referrals for psychiatric evaluation and medication management Assisting with discharge planning and connecting patients with community resources Maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation Providing behavioral health education and support to facility staff as appropriate Participating in on-call responsibilities when required
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or a related behavioral health field Current applicable Indiana behavioral health licensure, such as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or another qualifying professional license Strong clinical assessment, communication, and crisis-intervention skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team Correctional or institutional experience is helpful but not required Full-Time
Benefits
TK Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Matching Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Pet Insurance Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit Employee Referral Program Why Correctional Mental Health?
Working in correctional healthcare gives behavioral health professionals the opportunity to reach individuals who may have had limited access to consistent mental health treatment in the community.
You'll encounter a wide range of behavioral health needs and have the opportunity to use your clinical skills in meaningful and impactful ways. If you're looking for an opportunity where your experience can make a difference every day, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about joining TK Health at Kosciusko County in Warsaw, Indiana.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Counselor will provide behavioral health services, including assessments, individual counseling, and crisis intervention within a correctional facility. They will also develop treatment plans and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to support patient needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess a current Indiana licensure such as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT. Strong clinical assessment and communication skills are required to work effectively in a correctional environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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