Mental Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$40.00Hourly
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Multi Site Float [261] - Oklahoma City, OK
- Salary Range: $40.00Hourly, Pay: $40.00 per hour Job description: TK Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Multi-State Float to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a flexible, experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering care in correctional settings and is willing to travel across multiple states to support our facilities. As a leading correctional healthcare provider, TK Health offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful impact in underserved populations. Locations Covered: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Colorado, Montana, Kentucky *Company assistance with obtaining additional state licenses. Pay: $40/hr. Travel-related expenses may be covered (discuss during interview) A master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT is required. Minimum of 2 years of correctional mental health experience (REQUIRED) This position requires regular travel to different facilities based on operational needs. Assignments may vary and can include weekdays, weekends, or short-notice coverage due to staffing changes or call-offs. This role is best suited for someone who: Is flexible with scheduling Can travel on a weekly basis Is comfortable with changing environments The role of the LMHC is to assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care.
Why Join TK Health? Opportunity to work across multiple facilities Gain diverse clinical experience Be part of a mission-driven healthcare team Flexibility and variety in your work environment Full time employee benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Plans Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability 401K Employee Referral Program Company assistance with obtaining additional state licenses
Responsibilities
Assess psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention Conduct suicide risk evaluations and prevention interventions Coordinate care with facility staff and medical providers Provide MAT and substance abuse counseling Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Coordinate medication referrals with providers Facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care with community providers Conduct mental health assessments and release planning Ensure safety and security in all clinical decision-making Participate in on-call rotation for off-hours coverage Provide mental health training to correctional staff as needed Position
Requirements
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field Current licensure as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LADC Minimum of 2 years of correctional mental health experience (REQUIRED) Must reside in and be licensed in at least one of our operating states Willingness to obtain additional state licenses (company-supported) Ability to travel across assigned states as needed Why TK Health? Join a mission-driven team providing critical healthcare services in correctional facilities across 14 states and growing. Our clinicians are empowered to utilize their skills fully in a structured, secure, and impactful environment. EOE
- Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s): Do you currently hold a license in one of our operating states and are you willing to obtain additional licenses (with company assistance)? License/Certification: master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT (Required)
- Work Location: On the road
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Counselor will assess, evaluate, and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include conducting crisis interventions, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating discharge planning to ensure a continuum of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and possess current licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT. A minimum of 2 years of correctional mental health experience is strictly required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma 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, 52% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k | Mental Health Counseling median $64k (middle half $52k–$80k)270 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Oklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Oklahoma | 8 active | 789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oklahoma Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 27% offer loan repayment139 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 326 in the last 30 days | 229 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −10.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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