Houston County Jail | Perry, Georgia
Full Time | Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
On Site Position | No Virtual Services
Every day, you have the opportunity to help someone take the first step toward a healthier future.
Southern Health Partners is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our team at the Houston County Jail. Whether you're a Licensed Master Counselor (LMC), Licensed Social Worker, or Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN), you'll play a vital role in providing compassionate mental health care to an underserved population while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team.
If you're looking for a rewarding career that offers meaningful patient relationships, work-life balance, and the opportunity to truly make an impact, we'd love to meet you.
Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and evaluations
Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
Collaborate with medical providers regarding psychiatric care and medication management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case reviews
❤️ Educate patients on coping skills, wellness, and available mental health resources
Help promote a safe, supportive, and therapeutic correctional healthcare environment
✔ Licensed Master Counselor (LMC), Licensed Social Worker, or Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) eligible to practice in Georgia
✔ Current unrestricted professional license or multistate nursing license (if applicable)
✔ Strong assessment, communication, and crisis intervention skills
✔ Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
✔ Experience in behavioral health, community mental health, crisis services, or correctional healthcare is preferred but not required
✔ Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
✨ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
✨ Company Paid Life Insurance
✨ Short Term & Long Term Disability
✨ Two Weeks Paid Time Off During Your First Year
✨ Eight Paid Holidays Plus Your Birthday Off
✨ 401(k) Eligibility After One Year
✨ Bi Weekly Direct Deposit
✨ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✨ Monthly Continuing Education Opportunities
✨ Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement Programs
✨ Company Paid Professional Liability Insurance
✨ Employee Referral Bonus Program
✨ Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Leave
For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has been a trusted leader in correctional healthcare. We are committed to providing quality patient care while creating a supportive environment where healthcare professionals can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day.
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Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our workplace.
All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, drug screening, and facility credentialing or clearance processes.
