Mental Health Professional

Management & Training Corporation; Anson (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation in Anson, TX, is seeking a licensed mental health professional to join our medical team at the Bluebonnet Detention Center. You will plan and provide mental health services to noncitizens in accordance with MTC Medical and client directives.

Responsibilities include developing treatment programs, conducting assessments, counseling individuals and groups, documenting encounters, and collaborating with medical and administrative staff to ensure quality care and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or counseling or clinical social work required.
• Current license in counseling specialty (LPC, LISW, LMFT, etc.).
• Two (2) years' previous work experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in Texas with acceptable driving record required unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mental health programs for noncitizens.
• Provide direct counseling to noncitizens.
• Document patient encounters in the medical record.
• Coordinate with staff on reports and care planning.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Mental health services

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling-related field

Job description

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Job Description

Pay: $84,000 annual salary

Work schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Join our team to provide essential healthcare to underserved populations in a unique environment. The Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX is looking for your compassionate care and expertise in our medical department! Our dedicated staff work to improve lives through education, healthcare, and a variety of support services.

What you'll do:

You'll be responsible for planning and implementing mental health services in the facility. You'll provide mental health services to noncitizens in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for identified noncitizens.
• Assist in managing the noncitizens population including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Conduct assessment and evaluations to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to other professionals for other services.
• Document all patient encounters in the medical record accurately, legibly and promptly.
• Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to noncitizens.
• Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned noncitizens.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of noncitizens and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of detainees to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
• Screen requests for non-medical records and appropriately approve or disapprove responses following policy and procedures.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and detainees.
• Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and so forth, as required.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; perform CPR in emergencies.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

Education And Experience Requirements

Master's degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or counseling or clinical social work required. Current license in counseling specialty (LPC, LISW, LMFT, etc.). Two (2) years' previous work experience preferred. Must successfully complete required preservice training. Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.