Behavioral Health Specialist: Outpatient & Crisis Care

The GEO Group; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The GEO Group is recruiting a Behavioral Health Professional in Texas to provide outpatient behavioral health services, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and aftercare coordination. This role emphasizes crisis intervention, collaboration with clinical and security teams, and post-release planning within a correctional and community reentry context.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a mental health field and state licensure or eligibility, with at least one

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or Mental Health Counselor (if license eligibility, provide documentation).
• One year experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations professionally.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determine appropriate services and treatment plans.
• Provide full-range behavioral health services including brief individual counseling, group counseling, and specialty groups; provide case management as needed.
• Prepare all behavioral health documentation in compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments on patient concerns.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention, up to involuntary hospitalization if needed.
• Coordinate post-release planning and referrals with community behavioral health facilities.
• Be available for emergency calls/telehealth after hours as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Job description

The GEO Group is recruiting a Behavioral Health Professional in Texas to provide outpatient behavioral health services, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and aftercare coordination. This role emphasizes crisis intervention, collaboration with clinical and security teams, and post-release planning within a correctional and community reentry context.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a mental health field and state licensure or eligibility, with at least one