Travel Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Wellpath

$114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in behavioral/social science from an accredited institution
  • Experience in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, diagnosis, and psychological assessment
  • Independently licensed in North Carolina
  • CPR certification and other relevant certifications required
  • Must be willing to travel 100% of the time
  • Corrections experience necessary

Responsibilities

  • Deliver clinical services including therapy, crisis intervention, and assessments
  • Complete clinical documentation, service reports, and treatment evaluations
  • Consult with institutional staff to support mental health management
  • Participate in program development, training, and quality improvement
  • Travel frequently across multiple facilities in the Eastern region

Benefits

  • Compensation for mileage to and from home
  • Coverage for meals and hotel lodging
  • Flexible work schedule options (4 days or 5 days per week)
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Travel Mental Health Professional provides clinical services across multiple locations under the guidance of supervisory staff. Responsibilities include delivering individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessments in correctional settings. The role involves documenting clinical interactions, creating service reports, and consulting with institutional staff. Additional duties include diagnostic evaluations, participation in quality improvement, and providing mental health training. Frequent travel is required to meet organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver clinical services including therapy, crisis intervention, and assessments
  • Complete clinical documentation, service reports, and treatment evaluations
  • Consult with staff and support mental health management of persons served
  • Participate in program development, training, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Travel 100% to provide services across multiple facilities


Additional Details

This is a travel position and will require going to multiple sites in our Eastern region. The region will be FL (when needed), GA, NC, SC, TN, VA.

MUST be Independently licensed in North Carolina and MUST have corrections experience.

This position is 95% travel and 40 hours weekly. You have the option to work 4(10 hour) days or 5 (8 hour) days per week.

Pay is $55/hr. Compensation for mileage (to and from your home), meals and hotel lodging are the incentives.

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION
  • Master's degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university

EXPERIENCE
  • Coursework and professional experience in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, diagnosis, and psychological assessment
  • Must be able and willing to travel up to 100% of the time

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure from the appropriate state licensing board
  • Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required

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