MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

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

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 evidence‑based rehabilitation.

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:

• 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.

Physical Requirements

In this position, you will frequently divide your time between sitting and walking. Candidates should also be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.; stand, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.

Pay

USD $95,000.00/Yr.