Licensed Mental Health Counselor - NOC Shift: 4 on/10 off
Company : wellpath
Location : Madison, WI, 53703
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 12 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
*** Schedule: NOC 10:30pm - 7am; Wk 1: Fri & Sat; Wk 2: Sun & Mon *** ** Work 4 days on / 10 days off for 16 hours/week ** ** Shift Differential for NOC and Weekends **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
- Crisis Intervention and Substance Use Disorder a plus!
Licenses/Certifications
- Unrestricted, current license in the State of Wisconsin – e.g. LCSW, ACSW, LMFT, AFMT, LPC, LPC-IT, APSW
- Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc
- May require Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Working the NOC shift (10:30pm-7am) on a 4 on/10 off schedule offers extended rest periods, promoting recovery and personal time. This unique pattern can benefit counselors seeking concentrated workdays with substantial downtime, enhancing mental well-being while serving Madison’s underserved populations during overnight hours.
In Wisconsin, maintaining an unrestricted license such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT is essential. Additional certifications like Basic Life Support (BLS) and ongoing continuing education tailored to correctional mental health enhance clinical competence and compliance with state regulations, improving employability within correctional settings.
Night shift counselors often address acute crises such as suicide prevention and immediate therapeutic interventions when regular services are limited. They provide critical support during vulnerable hours, requiring adaptability and crisis management skills to meet the unique challenges faced by incarcerated patients overnight.
Daily duties include conducting inmate intake screenings, delivering psychoeducational group sessions, managing suicide prevention protocols, collaborating with medical staff on medication adherence, and documenting clinical findings, all within a structured correctional environment emphasizing compassion and compliance.
Wellpath supports career development through comprehensive training, access to best-in-class clinical resources, and tuition assistance programs. Counselors working the NOC shift benefit from ongoing education that enhances clinical skills and opens pathways to advanced roles within correctional and healthcare mental health fields.
Madison’s growing focus on mental health services in correctional facilities has increased demand for licensed counselors, particularly those willing to work night shifts. The specialized nature of NOC schedules attracts candidates seeking balance, making these roles moderately competitive but accessible for qualified professionals.
Wellpath’s emphasis on a supportive culture, diversity, and innovative mental health practices creates an environment where counselors can thrive. Their focus on underserved populations and 4 on/10 off scheduling offers a distinctive work rhythm rarely found elsewhere in Madison’s correctional mental health sector.
Wellpath’s mantra of “always do the right thing” permeates clinical care, encouraging counselors to exhibit non-judgmental compassion and collaboration. Night shift counselors embody this by providing critical overnight support, fostering healing while aligning with the company’s mission to serve vulnerable populations.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors working night shifts in Madison typically earn between $55,000 and $70,000 annually. This range reflects the specialized nature of correctional facility work and shift differentials for overnight hours, aligned with regional demand and experience levels.
Madison’s traffic is lighter during night hours, making commutes for NOC shift counselors generally smoother. However, safety and transportation options should be evaluated. Proximity to the facility and flexible scheduling can reduce burnout and improve overall job satisfaction for overnight mental health workers.