Qualified Mental Health Professional

TWG Investments LLC; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Vacation/PTO Retirement

Paid training

Job summary

The Wood Group is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Counselor to join our healthcare team in Texas. This full-time role supports residents through counseling, group sessions, and psychosocial programming, ensuring confidentiality and ethical care.

The position emphasizes dignity, safety, and collaboration with administrators and behavioral health authorities to help residents achieve recovery and wellness in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing mental health counseling
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism
• Knowledge of mental health assessment tools and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Commitment to ethical standards and client confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Working hand in hand with the Administrator and Behavioral Health Authority on all issues and concerns of the residents.
• Must complete at least 16 units of psychosocial programming each day. The range of topics are to include, but not limited to: problem-solving, communication skills, anger management, community re-integration skills, as well as co-occurring psychiatric and substance use diagnosis issues.
• Schedule daily groups and individual sessions with consumers and enter daily psychosocial progress notes.
• Handle client health information at a minimum necessary to document data, access and carry out responsibilities of the position, maintains client confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with legal and ethical standards
• Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Ethics & confidentiality

Mental health assessment tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor to join our dynamic healthcare team. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking mental health support. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, empathy, and professionalism to help clients navigate their mental health challenges and achieve wellness.

Fulltime shift available:

• Monday to Friday - (8am to 4pm)

Qualified Mental Health Professional job duties:

• Working hand in hand with the Administrator and Behavioral Health Authority on all issues and concerns of the residents.
• Must complete at least 16 units of psychosocial programming each day. The range of topics are to include, but not limited to:problem-solving, communication skills, anger management, community re-integration skills, as well as co-occurring psychiatric and substance use diagnosis issues.
• Schedule daily groups and individual sessions with consumers and enter daily psychosocial progress notes.
• Handle client health information at a minimum necessary to document data, access and carry out responsibilities of the position, maintains client confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with legal and ethical standards
• Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents at all times.

Company Benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation/PTO Retirement
• Paid training

The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

Our Mission of The Wood Group is to provide the highest quality, compassionate behavioral health programs that seek to drive the empowerment and growth of those we serve so individual can foster recovery and resilience in an accessible, respectful, and caring environment.

The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Valid Texas Driver's license required
• Proven experience in providing mental health counseling
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism
• Knowledge of mental health assessment tools and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Commitment to ethical standards and client confidentiality