Part Time QMHP | Worth County Jail

Job Details: Job Location: GA Worth Co Jail

• Sylvester, GA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Masters, Salary Range: $36.00 - $40.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Flexible Day Shift, Job Category: Georgia, 💚 Part Time QMHP | Worth County Jail | New Site Launch 📍 Worth County Jail | Georgia 📅 New SHP Site Launching December 1, 2026 🕒 8 Hours Per Week 💼 Part Time 🧠 Bring Behavioral Health Care Where It Matters Southern Health Partners is launching a new correctional healthcare program at Worth County Jail, and we’re looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to provide meaningful behavioral health services in a structured, secure environment while helping establish a new SHP healthcare program from the ground up. With a schedule of just 8 hours per week, this role can be an excellent fit for a mental health professional looking to make a difference while maintaining flexibility in their schedule. 🩺 What You’ll Do As a QMHP, you’ll provide behavioral health services to patients within the correctional setting and work alongside the SHP healthcare team to support their mental and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

Providing behavioral health assessments and services Identifying mental health needs and developing appropriate treatment recommendations Providing individual counseling and supportive interventions Monitoring patients for changes in mental or behavioral health status Collaborating with medical and behavioral health team members Documenting assessments, services, and patient progress Assisting with continuity of behavioral healthcare Supporting patients with mental health needs within a safe and secure environment Helping establish effective behavioral health processes as part of a new site launch 🌟 A Different Kind of Behavioral Health Setting Correctional healthcare gives you the opportunity to reach a population that may have limited access to consistent behavioral healthcare.

At Worth County Jail, you’ll work in a structured environment with the support of an interdisciplinary healthcare team while helping build a new program from the beginning. One facility. One team. A meaningful opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

📋 Qualifications Candidates must meet the requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and hold one of the following credentials: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Social Worker (LCSW) Additional qualifications include: Current and unrestricted professional license in the state of Georgia Current CPR certification, as applicable to discipline Behavioral health or mental health experience Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the healthcare team Commitment to providing compassionate, professional behavioral healthcare Ability to work effectively within a secure correctional environment 💚 Part Time Perks Part Time team members enjoy benefits and perks designed to support your professional growth: 💵 Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit 💰 401(k) after 1 Year 🧠 Employee Assistance Program 📚 Monthly Continuing Education Hours 🎓 Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement ⚕️ Company-Paid Professional Liability Coverage 🤝 Referral Bonus 🔐 Safe & Secure Work Environment 🌟 Help Build Something New Southern Health Partners has provided quality healthcare services in correctional facilities for more than 30 years.

Now, we're bringing that experience to Worth County Jail. If you're a mental health professional looking for a focused 8-hour-per-week opportunity where your expertise can make a real difference, we’d love to have you help us launch this new healthcare program. Stay Connected Follow us for a behind-the-scenes look at life at SHP: Instagram: @Life.

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