Licensed Mental Health Counselor

1 day ago
Waco, Texas$47.00 per hourFull TimeCounselor

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Turn Key Health as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – $47/hr, Jail Setting in Waco, Texas. Job DetailsJob Location: McLennan County Jail - Waco, TX 76701Salary Range: $47.00 HourlyLicensed Mental Health Counselor McLennan County Jail | Waco, TX TK Health is hiring Licensed Mental Health Counselors for both full-time and part-time, on-site roles at the McLennan County Jail in Waco, TX.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services Assess and coordinate mental health care for inc.
  • Develop individualized treatment and release plans Collaborate with medical staff and community resources Su.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $47/hr

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Turn Key Health as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – $47/hr, Jail Setting.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionSuicide PreventionMental Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningSubstance Abuse CounselingMAT SupportCase Coordination

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree and active licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT. Candidates must be able to work on-site in Waco, TX and pass a background check.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Turn Key Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Clinical Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Turn Key Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $47000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Waco, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Substance Abuse Counseling, MAT Support, Case Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and mental health care coordination for incarcerated individuals. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with medical staff and community resources.

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About Turn Key Health

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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