MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Company: The Geo Group
Location: Laredo
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Benefits Information:Full-time employees will enjoy a
competitive benefits package with options for you and your family
including: Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401(k) Matching Health
Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Reduced Tuition Rates
Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Pet
Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Training Flexible Spending Account
Other Benefits AvailableEqual Opportunity
Employer.Responsibilities:Are you looking to join a company where
you can make a real difference? If you are passionate about people
and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of mental
healthcare, we have the role for you! You will be responsible for
providing a full range of mental health outpatient services such as
initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling, case
management, aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk
assessment, and crisis intervention. Keep reading to get to know us
and learn what we have to offer.Join A Community That CaresJoining
GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best
rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to
those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth,
exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships.
Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your
application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.We're
looking for individuals from different backgroundsBuilding an
inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum
potential is the center of GEOs employee value proposition. Our
success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of
eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is
encouraged to apply. Heres to unlimited ideas, increased
productivity, and innovative solutions!In this role, you
will:Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations
to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans
to address specific mental health needs.Provide supportive mental
health services: brief individual counseling, group counseling
(process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling
(anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term,
etc.).Provide case management services to ensure continuity of
ongoing service delivery.Prepare all related mental health
documentation following applicable organizational and state
standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.Consult with
Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as
needed.Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis
intervention (involuntary hospitalization, placement under
observation due to suicide risk, or inability to adjust within
general population due to symptoms of mental illness).Conduct
post-release planning and communicate with community based mental
health facilities for referral and continuity of
care.Qualifications:Review minimum requirements before
applying:Please note licensed interns may be considered based on
our client's requirements. To be considered, you must have a
clinical supervisor who has been approved by the state
board.Ideally, you should have experience providing mental health
services in an institutional setting for at least one year.Minimum
RequirementsMasters degree from an accredited college or university
in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or
Social Work.State licensure (dependent upon the state) as a
Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed
Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming
license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper
documentation).Licensed interns may be considered based on client
requirements. Licensed interns must have an established clinical
supervisor approved by the state board that governs the license.One
(1) year experience providing mental health services in an
institutional setting is preferred.Ability to work in crisis
situations in a professional and mature manner.Strong counseling
and motivational skills.Must be able to work individual and in a
team environment.Above average verbal and writing skills.Must be
able to develop clear and concise reports in a timely
manner.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software
typically used by the department.Physical RequirementsIn this
position, you will frequently divide your time between sitting and
walking. Candidates should also be able to occasionally: lift,
carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.; stand, bend, stoop, and reach
above shoulder level.GEO Secured ServicesPay: Pay USD
$73,000.00/Yr. to USD $93,600.00/Yr.by Jobble
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