Part-Time Licensed Mental Health Professional
Company : wellpath
Location : Castle Hayne, NC, 28429
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 9 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
2 shifts a week/ 8hr day shifts Must be a licensed social worker or equivalent credentials (Associate licenses are welcome to apply as well)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
This position uniquely focuses on mental health care within correctional settings, delivering crucial therapeutic interventions, suicide prevention, and treatment planning. Their work directly supports inmate rehabilitation by addressing mental health needs, fostering recovery, and reducing recidivism through compassionate clinical care tailored to vulnerable populations.
In NC, holding an unrestricted license such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LMHC is essential for this role. Additionally, experience within correctional or hospital settings is highly valued, marking a candidate as equipped to handle the complex mental health challenges faced by incarcerated individuals.
Typical duties include conducting inmate intake assessments, facilitating psychoeducational groups, managing crisis interventions, and coordinating medication adherence. Documentation and staff training also form key parts of the workflow, ensuring comprehensive mental health support within the correctional environment.
Castle Hayne and the broader Wilmington area show growing needs for licensed mental health providers in correctional care. This demand stems from increased awareness of inmate mental health challenges and efforts to improve rehabilitation services, making part-time roles increasingly available.
Wellpath's mission-driven approach and comprehensive benefits create a strong applicant pool, but the part-time schedule and specialized correctional setting attract candidates specifically skilled in forensic mental health. This niche focus can reduce broad competition while emphasizing relevant expertise.
Beyond the standard state licenses (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC), certifications in trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, or forensic mental health may enhance candidacy. Wellpath values professionals committed to ongoing education aligned with their clinical and ethical standards.
Wellpath offers continuous training, mentorship, and access to best-in-class clinical resources. Part-time staff benefit from tuition assistance and dependent scholarships, fostering professional development while balancing personal commitments within a supportive team culture.
Absolutely, Wellpath emphasizes a people-first culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This creates a warm environment where part-time professionals enjoy autonomy alongside collaboration, encouraging meaningful impact and personal wellness.
Salaries typically range from $30 to $45 per hour, reflecting the part-time nature and specialized correctional setting. Compensation often includes additional benefits like tuition assistance and wellness programs, enhancing overall job value in this region.
Wellpath integrates innovation with compassion, focusing heavily on underserved populations in correctional facilities. Licensed professionals experience a structured yet flexible environment that prioritizes patient-centered care and continuous professional growth, distinguishing it from more traditional healthcare employers.