Licensed Mental Health Professional - LMSW or LCSW
Company : wellpath
Location : Elk River, MN, 55330
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
As a Licensed Mental Health Professional working in a correctional facility, your responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, providing therapeutic interventions and suicide prevention techniques, and developing treatment plans for inmates. You will also be responsible for monitoring the clinical needs of inmates on your caseload, providing staff training on mental health topics, and documenting all findings in accordance with company and facility policies. Your role is critical in ensuring that inmates receive appropriate mental health services and care while incarcerated.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct screening, assessments, and triages for inmates referred by security, healthcare staff, and other community sources, and provide appropriate recommendations for their level of care.
- Develop and recommend treatment plans, conduct essential treatment services such as psychoeducational and transitional groups, and provide suicide prevention interventions and management techniques.
- Respond to sick call requests, provide medication adherence, and coordinate with prescribing providers for medication evaluations.
- Provide crisis intervention, oversee the clinical needs of patients on caseload, and participate in treatment team multidisciplinary meetings and administrative meetings.
- Provide staff training on relevant mental health topics, document all findings in the patient's health record, and ensure compliance with facility and company policies and procedures.
Additional Details
~~Part-time LMSW / LCSW Opportunity ~~ Make a difference where it matters most! We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) to provide mental health support to a unique and underserved population. Flexible part-time schedule, supportive team, and meaningful work every day in a secure environment. Apply today and help change lives from the inside out!Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline
Experience
- One (1) or more years of experience in a Mental Health treatment program, preferably in a Correctional or Hospital setting
Licenses/Certifications
- Unrestricted, current license in the State of practice – e.g. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychologist - Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Professionals holding LMSW or LCSW credentials in correctional facilities excel in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and intake evaluations tailored for incarcerated individuals. Their expertise in navigating complex mental health conditions within secure environments sets them apart, ensuring effective therapeutic outcomes for underserved populations.
In Elk River, mental health professionals often advance from direct clinical roles to supervisory or specialized therapy positions. Continued education, certifications, and experience with vulnerable populations enhance growth opportunities, supported by organizations committed to ongoing training and leadership development.
Daily duties include conducting inmate mental health screenings, developing individualized treatment plans, leading psychoeducational groups, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Documentation and crisis management are integral, balancing clinical care with facility policies in a secure correctional environment.
Wellpath emphasizes a people-first culture with comprehensive benefits like daily pay, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Its mission-driven approach supports career growth and autonomy, particularly for those passionate about aiding underserved, vulnerable populations in correctional healthcare.
Wellpath fosters inclusivity and values diversity, encouraging compassionate care with collaboration and innovation. Employees find a supportive environment focused on healing and continuous learning, which enhances job satisfaction and professional fulfillment in challenging correctional settings.
Elk River shows a steady demand for licensed mental health professionals, particularly in correctional and healthcare settings. The niche specialization and employer emphasis on underserved populations create a competitive yet rewarding landscape for qualified LMSWs and LCSWs.
Besides maintaining an active LMSW or LCSW license valid in Minnesota, familiarity with state-specific correctional healthcare regulations and ongoing continuing education credits tailored to regional mental health standards can improve candidacy for roles within Elk River's facilities.
Salaries typically vary between $55,000 and $75,000 annually, reflecting experience and licensure status. Correctional environments like Wellpath offer competitive compensation with added benefits, aligning with Minnesota’s cost of living and industry standards for licensed social workers.
Wellpath provides resources such as employee assistance programs offering free counseling, health coaching, and wellness initiatives. These supports promote mental resilience, helping licensed professionals navigate the emotional demands inherent to correctional mental health care.
Applicants should assess their readiness to work autonomously within a secure environment, commitment to serving vulnerable groups, and willingness to engage in continuous training. Embracing Wellpath’s mission-driven culture and compliance with facility protocols are crucial for success.