Mental Health Coordinator - Bent County (LPC or LCSW) - Las Animas, CO

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JOB DESCRIPTION

At the company, the mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as they set the standards of care in the industry. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding. The company is currently seeking licensed professional counselors or licensed clinical social workers who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. In some areas these professions are also referred to as mental health counselor, mental health therapist, or psychology associate. In the organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility. As mid-level managers, they may coordinate and direct activities of other personnel engaged in providing mental health services to inmates/residents.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.

Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.

Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.

Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.

MUST-HAVES:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have current CO LPC or LCSW licensure
• Must have a MA degree in psychology, counseling or social work
• Must have 6 months of clinical counseling experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• 1.- Please specify: Do you have current CO LPC or LCSW licensure?
• 2.- Please specify your MA degree in psychology, counseling or social work.
• 3.- Please comment your at least 6 months of clinical counseling experience.
• 4.- Please share us your Email, Zip code and LinkedIn URL.
• 5.- Additional information you would like the employer to know (optional)

Work Location: One location