MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Kaikōura; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering the highest quality mental healthcare. In this role, you'll provide essential outpatient services, including assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. You'll work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and community reintegration, making a real difference in the lives of those in need. This innovative firm offers a competitive benefits package, fostering a culture of care and collaboration. If you're passionate about mental health and ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply and be part of a mission-driven team!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree and state licensure required for mental health services.
• Experience in institutional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health interviews and evaluations for treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Mental Health Assessment

Group Therapy

Report Writing

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health

State Licensure as Clinical Social Worker

Tools

Mental Health Software

Job description

Benefits Information

***PAY OFFERED IS BASED ON YEARS OF LICENSED EXPERIENCE***

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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable

law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

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 Cares

Joining 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.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree as a Mental Health Clinician who has full licensure, provisional licensure, or registered intern status as a mental health provider under Chapter 491 (Florida Statutes).
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation).
• 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.

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