Mental Health Professional

BI Incorporated; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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

GEO Secured Services is hiring a mental health clinician to provide a full range of outpatient services, including initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling, case management, aftercare planning, and crisis intervention.

The role emphasizes collaboration with security and medical teams, crisis response, and seamless documentation. A master’s degree and state licensure are required, with preference for experience in institutional settings.

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 (if license eligibility, provide documentation).
• Licensed interns may be considered with an approved clinical supervisor.
• One year (1) of experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate services and treatment plans.
• Provide supportive mental health services: brief individual and group counseling (process or psycho-educational) and specialty groups (e.g., anger management).
• Provide case management to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Prepare mental health documentation following organizational and state standards in a clear, timely manner.
• Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention including involuntary hospitalization or placement under observation when needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Verbal and written communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a mental health field

Job description

Benefits Information

PAY OFFERED IS BASED ON YEARS WITH LICENSED EXPERIENCE

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 to join a company where you can make a real difference? If you are passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of mental healthcare, we have the role for you! You will be responsible for providing a full range of mental health outpatient services such as initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling, case management, aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment, and crisis intervention. Keep reading to get to know us and learn what we have to offer.

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

We\'re looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO\'s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here\'s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address specific mental health needs.
• Provide supportive mental health services: brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.).
• Provide case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
• Prepare all related mental health documentation following applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
• Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention (involuntary hospitalization, placement under observation due to suicide risk, or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness).
• Conduct post-release planning and communicate with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Review minimum requirements before applying:

Ideally, you should have experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting for at least one year.

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 Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation).
• Licensed interns may be considered based on client requirements. Licensed interns must have an established clinical supervisor approved by the state board that governs the license.
• 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.

GEO Secured Services