Mental Health Professional (Part-Time, 20 Hours, Day Shift)

Job overview

The Mental Health Professional role is onsite in Ashland City, TN, part-time for 20 hours; compensation is not specified. The position supports mental health services for inmates in a correctional setting. The professional assesses suicide risk, conducts evaluations, and provides therapeutic interventions and individualized treatment planning. Coordination with medical and correctional personnel supports timely, appropriate care and referrals.

What you'll do

• Interview inmates on suicide watch, assess suicide risk, and refer to the attending physician when appropriate
• triage mental health requests
• provide therapeutic interventions
• coordinate with medical and correctional personnel
• conduct psychosocial evaluations and mental status exams
• provide diagnosis or diagnostic impression if license allows
• develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
• document care
• respond to emergencies
• incorporate discharge planning and referrals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health professional

part-time

20 hours

day shift

ashland city tn

qchc inc

correctional mental health

suicide risk assessment

therapeutic interventions

treatment planning

master’s degree required

current license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Malpractice insurance
• matching 401(k)
• PayActiv early pay access
• referral program
• EAP
• financial wellness program
• discount program
• holiday pay.

Why this role

Part-time, 20-hour role; diagnosis or diagnostic impressions are limited to what the professional’s license allows.

About the employer

QCHC Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.