Adelphi is seeking Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) to provide behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to individuals in custody within a correctional facility in Whatcom County, Washington. The ideal candidate will have experience in correctional, forensic, or acute care environments, with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and treatment planning for individuals with serious mental illness.
Job Quick Facts
• Ref#: BD-1016-07
• Profession: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Specialty: Correctional Behavioral Health
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Whatcom County, Washington State
• Coverage Type: Onsite
• Service Setting: Correctional Facility
• Facility Type: County Jail
• Shift Schedule: Full-time and part-time shifts available (may include evenings, weekends, and holidays)
• Compensation: $60/hour
Requirements
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Current, active LMHC license in the State of Washington
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience (correctional, crisis, or community mental health settings preferred)
• Expertise in trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and crisis de-escalation
• Familiarity with NCCHC standards and Washington State mental health laws (RCW 71.05, RCW 71.24)
• Excellent communication, documentation, and care coordination skills
• Ability to function effectively within a secure, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Must pass comprehensive background check and drug screening
• Current CPR/BLS certification (AHA-approved)
Responsibilities
• Conduct behavioral health screenings, intake evaluations, and suicide risk assessments.
• Provide short-term, solution-focused individual and group counseling services.
• Monitor and support individuals with serious mental illness, including those under suicide watch or detox monitoring.
• Respond to mental health crises and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing staff, and custody to ensure integrated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, reentry planning, and discharge coordination.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Support compliance with NCCHC, applicable RCWs/WACs, and facility behavioral health protocols.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives related to mental health service delivery.
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to ****@*****.*** Detailed Job Description: Key Expectations for Azure/Entra Engineer: AZURE AD/ENTRA ID L3 knowledge and experience for 8+ years. Engineers should actively participate in technical discovery sessions,...
...insights. - Review and complete written studies, offering honest feedback. - Test products and services, sharing your thoughts and experiences. What We Need From You: - A working camera on your smartphone or a webcam on your computer is recommended. - Reliable...
...opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees. Summary This position assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care consistent with his/her educational...
...to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a... ...working together to build beneficial AI systems.About the Role: As a Model Behavior Architect at Anthropic, you'll be at the forefront of...
...We are currently seeking a skilled Locksmith to join our clients team in Tulsa, OK. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years of locksmith experience, with a strong background in both installation and service across residential, commercial, and automotive settings...