MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

The GEO Group; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a dedicated mental health professional in Texas to deliver clinical services in support of our correctional and community reentry programs. You will conduct interviews, assessments, and a range of counseling modalities to address individual needs and safety concerns.

You will develop treatment plans, provide case management, and coordinate with internal departments and external community partners to ensure continuity of care after release.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field (psychology, counseling or social work).
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LMHP or Mental Health Counselor (if license eligible, provide documentation).
• 1 year of mental health services experience in an institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to work in crisis situations professionally and maturely.
• Strong counseling and motivational skills; reports must be clear and timely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings and evaluations to plan services.
• Provide individual and group counseling, including crisis and specialty groups.
• Deliver case management to ensure continuity of services.
• Prepare mental health documentation meeting standards in a timely manner.
• Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention when required.
• Coordinate post-release planning and liaise with community mental health facilities.

Skills

Strong counseling skills

Verbal and writing skills

Crisis intervention ability

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work

State licensure as Clinical Social Worker / LPC / LMHP or Mental Health Counselor (or license eligibility)

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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

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

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).
• 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

Pay

Pay USD $93,600.00/Yr.