Mental Health Clinician & Crisis Intervention Specialist

The GEO Group; Pine Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 80,750 - 109,250; 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)

Job summary

The GEO Group is recruiting for a mental health professional to conduct interviews, provide counseling, and coordinate services in a rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes crisis response, post-release planning, and interdepartmental collaboration.

The position requires a master’s degree in a mental health field, state licensure, and prior institutional experience. Excellent reporting, teamwork, and computer skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Professional, or Mental Health Counselor (licence eligibility requires proper documentation).
• One 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.
• Above average verbal and writing skills; ability to develop clear reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling (process or psycho-educational) and specialty groups.
• Provide case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
• Prepare all related mental health documentation following organizational and state standards clearly and timely.
• Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention.
• Conduct post-release planning and communicate with community-based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care.

Skills

Counseling skills

Verbal and written communication

Report writing

Crisis management

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Job description

The GEO Group is recruiting for a mental health professional to conduct interviews, provide counseling, and coordinate services in a rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes crisis response, post-release planning, and interdepartmental collaboration.

The position requires a master’s degree in a mental health field, state licensure, and prior institutional experience. Excellent reporting, teamwork, and computer skills are necessary.