Change Lives in a Secure Setting – Join Our Behavioral Health Team (Day Shift, FT)

Location: Door County Jail, WI
Position: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Master’s-Level Social Worker (MSW)
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | Flexible Day Schedule
Bonuses: Sign-On + Retention Bonus Included!

Your Work Has Power – Use It Where It Matters Most

Are you a compassionate and motivated mental health professional looking for a meaningful role with flexibility and purpose? Join our team at Door County Jail and help support individuals at a critical point in their lives. Whether you’re a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Master’s-Level Social Worker, this is your opportunity to impact justice-involved individuals through connection, counseling, and care.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments using evidence-based tools and interviews

• Develop personalized treatment plans focused on stabilization, life skills, and re-entry preparation

• Deliver individual and group counseling on topics like trauma, substance use, anger management, and coping skills

• Collaborate with correctional staff, medical providers, and probation teams

• Provide referrals for continued care post-release

• Keep thorough documentation and contribute to a safe, supportive therapeutic environment

• Stay up to date on best practices in correctional behavioral health

What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

• Active licensure: LPC, MSW, or equivalent (required)

• Experience working with justice-involved or high-risk populations (preferred but not required)

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience

• Ability to work independently in a structured, secure setting

• Cultural humility and a desire to serve diverse populations

Bonus:

• Certification in correctional mental health or forensic treatment (a plus, but not required)

• Nurses with psych experience are also encouraged to apply

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Sign-On & Retention Bonus

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

  • Pre-tax Medical, Dental & Vision options

  • Short & Long-Term Disability + Company-paid Life Insurance

  • 2 Weeks PTO in Year 1 (increases with longevity)

  • 8 Paid Holidays + Your Birthday Off

  • 401(k) with Company Match after 1 Year

  • Bi-weekly Direct Deposit

  • Continuing Education Hours + Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement

  • EAP Services

  • Professional Liability Insurance

  • Safe & Secure Work Environment

  • Employee Referral Bonuses

Why Work With Us?

At Southern Health Partners (SHP), you’re more than a clinician — you’re a lifeline. We foster a mission-driven culture, provide consistent schedules, and offer resources that help you grow. If you're ready for a meaningful career with purpose, apply today and be part of a supportive team that values your expertise.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants are subject to drug screening and must pass a background check to work in a correctional facility.