Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Correctional Facility
Job Type: Contract

Overview:
Client is seeking qualified and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) to provide critical behavioral health services in correctional settings. This role involves delivering evidence-based therapy and support to incarcerated individuals dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. Ideal candidates are resilient, self-driven, and experienced in high-security or public health environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy to inmates addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction
• Conduct clinical assessments, intakes, and ongoing treatment planning
• Respond to behavioral health emergencies and implement appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate documentation and treatment progress notes in compliance with facility regulations
• Collaborate with custody, medical, and case management teams to support inmate well-being
• Facilitate specialized programs (e.g., anger management, crisis intervention, substance recovery)
• Participate in team briefings, training, and quality assurance initiatives

Requirements:

• Active LPC license in the state of assignment
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• 2+ years of counseling experience, preferably in corrections, inpatient, or public health settings
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification – required
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain professional boundaries in a secure facility
• Must live within or be willing to relocate within 70 miles of the assigned facility

Preferred Skills:

• Strong clinical judgment and crisis management
• Clear and professional communication
• Familiarity with correctional healthcare protocols and documentation systems

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $41.00 - $54.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road