Mental Health Counselor - Sheriff

The purpose of this class is to provide professional mental health counseling services to incarcerated individuals to promote optimum mental health and emotional well-being. The incumbent conducts individual and group counseling sessions, performs mental health assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides crisis intervention services. The position also serves as a liaison between the criminal justice system and mental health treatment agencies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and confidentiality requirements. Typical Task: Provide individual and group counseling for mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral needs Conduct mental health assessments and develop personalized treatment plans Deliver crisis intervention during urgent mental hea