Mental Health Provider | Shelby County Jail

Job Details: Job Location: AL Shelby County Jail

• Columbiana, AL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $34.00 - $37.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Alabama, 🧠 Mental Health Provider 📍 Shelby County Jail | Alabama 🕐 8 Hour Days | Monday through Friday 💼 Full Time 🧠 Bring Mental Health Care Where It Matters Most Southern Health Partners is seeking a Mental Health Provider to join our healthcare team at the Shelby County Jail in Alabama. This position is open to qualified Psychiatric Registered Nurses (Psych RNs) or Licensed Counselors who are passionate about providing meaningful mental health care to an underserved population. Enjoy the consistency of an 8-hour, Monday through Friday schedule while using your mental health expertise in a structured, safe, and secure correctional healthcare environment. No nights. No rotating hospital shifts. No weekend rotation. Just meaningful work and a schedule that gives you your evenings and weekends back. 💚 What You’ll Do As a Mental Health Provider with Southern Health Partners, you’ll play an important role in supporting the behavioral health needs of patients within the facility.

Responsibilities

Conducting mental health assessments and evaluations Identifying behavioral health needs and developing appropriate treatment recommendations Providing individual counseling and therapeutic interventions, as appropriate to your credentials Monitoring patients for changes in mental health status Collaborating with medical and correctional healthcare team members Participating in treatment planning and coordinating appropriate services Providing crisis intervention and mental health support when needed Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation Educating patients regarding mental health treatment and available resources Supporting continuity of care and appropriate referrals when indicated Following established clinical, safety, and security procedures Qualifications: What We’re Looking For Psychiatric Registered Nurse Current RN license in the state of Alabama Psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience preferred Current CPR certification Licensed Counselor Current applicable Licensed Counselor credential in the state of Alabama Master's-level mental health counseling experience preferred Experience providing behavioral health assessments, counseling, or crisis intervention For All Candidates: Strong clinical assessment and communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team Strong documentation and organizational skills Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Ability to work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday Comfortable working in a structured, safe, and secure correctional environment Correctional healthcare experience is a plus, but not required 💚 Full Time Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Pre-Tax Coverage Company-Paid Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 2 Weeks PTO in Year One, increasing with longevity 8 Paid Holidays + Birthday Off 401(k) after 1 Year Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit Employee Assistance Program Monthly CE Hours Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement Professional Liability Insurance Referral Bonus Paid Bereavement & Jury Duty Why Southern Health Partners?

For more than 30 years, Southern Health Partners has provided correctional healthcare with a commitment to quality care, professional integrity, and service to underserved populations. This is mental health care outside the traditional office or hospital setting. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, work with a dedicated healthcare team, and bring behavioral health expertise to a population that needs it.

And the schedule? Monday through Friday. 8 hours a day. A little more rhythm, a little less chaos. 🧠💚 Stay Connected Follow us for a behind-the-scenes look at life at SHP: Instagram: @Life. AtSHP Facebook: @Southern. Health. Partners X: @SHPJail. Medical All applicants are subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening.