Travel Social Work - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Buena Vista, CO
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | Correctional Health | 26-Week Contract

We are seeking compassionate and experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) to join a correctional behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing mental health services, crisis intervention, and treatment planning within a structured clinical environment.

Position Details

• Position: LMHC / LPC
• Openings: 2
• Contract Length: 26 Weeks
• Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
• Schedule Options: 4x10s or 5x8s
• Shift Days: Weekdays
• Start Date: September 24, 2026*
• Interview Required: Yes

Start dates are finalized once background checks are completed. Candidates must be flexible with onboarding timelines and scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will provide comprehensive behavioral health services to an incarcerated population, including:

• Individual and group therapy sessions
• Crisis intervention and stabilization
• Case management services
• Treatment planning and care coordination
• Behavioral health assessments and evaluations
• Clinical guidance and support to non-clinical staff
• Documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with facility and professional standards
• Coordination of care and referrals to receiving units, facilities, and outside agencies
• Counseling inmates regarding mental health concerns, behavior modification, and treatment adherence
• Collaboration with correctional, clinical, and administrative staff to ensure continuity of care
• Participation in behavioral management and treatment team discussions
• Promotion of a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed LMHC or LPC in good standing
• Experience providing individual and group counseling
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable working in a structured correctional healthcare environment
• Strong clinical documentation and case management experience

Interview Process

• Virtual Google Meet interview with the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Long-term 26-week assignment
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Meaningful behavioral health work with an underserved population
• Opportunities to utilize a wide range of clinical skills, including therapy, crisis response, and treatment planning
• Collaborative environment with correctional and healthcare professionals

If you're a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a lasting impact through behavioral healthcare, apply today for this rewarding correctional health opportunity.