Compassionate Mental Health Counselor

Roadrunner Health Services; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadrunner Health Services is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in Lovington, NM. You will develop individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, crisis interventions, individual and group counseling, and coordinating with supervisors and community partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology or related field from an accredited program.
• Active professional license to practice in applicable state.
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
• Minimum of two years experience with direct care for individuals with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and review individualized behavioral/mental health treatment plans and monitor patients as indicated.
• Provide regular follow-up to assigned patients to monitor mental status and functioning.
• Inform supervisor and psychiatric staff of significant changes in a patient's functioning.
• Provide crisis interventions as required, including daily follow up and emergency procedures as needed.
• Conduct individual and group counseling and psychoeducational groups for patients.
• Assist patients in defining goals to achieve personal, social, educational and/or vocational development.
• Observe patients to detect psychiatric symptoms, mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
• Update and maintain accurate patient information and records per policy.
• Coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding discharge or transfer; liaison with community agencies.
• Administer, interpret and report on psychological test data as permitted or under supervision.
• Provide clinical supervisory oversight for non-psychiatric behavioral/mental health staff.
• Provide on-call mental health services if assigned.
• Conduct in-service training on behavioral/mental health topics for company and community agencies.
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve therapeutic integrity.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Building

Communication

Documentation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Accountability

Stress Tolerance

Safety Awareness

Education

Degree in psychology or related field

Active professional license

TB documentation and CPR certification

Job description

Roadrunner Health Services is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in Lovington, NM. You will develop individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, crisis interventions, individual and group counseling, and coordinating with supervisors and community partners.