MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

The GEO Group, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

Pet Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide outpatient mental health services within an institutional setting.

The role involves assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, and crisis intervention to support inmates, detainees, or residents as part of the program. Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree in a mental health field and state licensure; one year of experience in an institutional setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health related field.
• State licensure as LPC/LPCC/LMHC/LCPC/LCMHC as applicable.
• One year experience in institutional mental health services preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations professionally.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills.
• Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop clear and concise reports.
• Proficient with computers and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determine appropriate services and treatment plans.
• Provide a full range of counseling including individual, group, and specialty sessions.
• Provide case management to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Prepare all mental health documentation per organizational and state standards.
• Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.

Skills

Masters degree

Licensure

Crisis intervention

Counseling skills

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Report writing

Computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Job description

Benefits Information

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 for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Professional is responsible for provision of full range of mental health outpatient services from initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling, and case management as well as aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Professional conducts mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations and determines appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address an inmate’s, detainee’s, or resident’s (I/D/R) specific mental health needs in accordance with the mission of the outpatient mental health program and policies.
• The Mental Health Professional provides a full-range of supportive mental health services including brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (e.g., anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.), and I/D/R consultations.
• Provides case management services as required to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
• The Mental Health Professional prepares all related mental health documentation in accordance with applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
• Consults with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed in I/D/R related mental health concerns.
• The Mental Health Professional responds to psychological emergencies and provides crisis intervention as required up to and including involuntary hospitalization or placement under observation due to suicide risk or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness.
• Conducts post-release planning and communicates with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care as appropriate.
• The Mental Health Professional performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• State licensure (dependent upon the state) as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPC/LPCC/LCPC/LMHC/LCMHC) (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation) required.
• 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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