$40/hr
Mental Health Counselor
Management & Training Corporation · Littlefield, TX
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Pay: $40 per hour with LPC; LMSW-AP; or LCSW with a $5,000 Sign-on bonus $35 per hour with LPC-A; clinical supervision provided with a $5,000 Sign-on bonus Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Benefit package includes: • Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance • Life insurance, AD&D as well as short-term disability • 401(k) retirement plan • Paid time off • Paid holidays • Employee assistance program • Career advancement opportunities Backed by national accrediting organizations, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) Medical staff are dedicated to providing quality health services to our residents. Our employees strive to improve the lives of our residents through robust educational programming, clinical care, and other resources. Join our team at MTC Medical Texas Civil Commitment Center in Littlefield, Texas, and make a difference in the lives of those in our care. What you'll do: You'll report administratively to the health services administrator and clinically to the psychiatrist. If you're an LPC-A, clinical supervision will be provided. You'll be responsible for planning and implementing professional mental health services programs of a non-medical nature in compliance with MTC Medical and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) directives. Position responsibilities: • Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned clients. • Assume independent clinical responsibility for all clients including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. • Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for clients to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of clients. • Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to clients. • Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding treatment plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned clients. • Maintain and monitor confidentiality of clients and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of clients to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed. • Screen requests for non-medical records and appropriately approve or disapprove responses following policy and procedures. • Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and clients. • Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and so forth, as required. • Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; perform CPR in emergencies. • Serve in rotation with other mental health providers to provide after-hours and weekend client care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation. • Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. • Maintain accountability of clients and property; adhere to safety practices. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management. Education and experience requirements: • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health, counseling or related field • A license or certification as required by the state of Texas. Current license in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Advance Practice Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW-AP), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. • Computer skills desired, and evaluative and counseling skills are essential. • Must hold a current CPR certification. • Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $35 - $40 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
Pay: starting at $70,000 annually + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Potential Relocation Assistance Are you looking to expand your knowledge and repertoire as a counselor? Join our team of dedicated mental health professionals at the Texas Civil Commitment Center (TCCC) in Littlefield, Texas, and find an opportunity to help those in our care and expand your counseling skillset! We'll help arrange and pay for your current clinical supervision AND provide the assistance you need to obtain your Affiliate Sex Offender Treatment Provider license and application fees. Work schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday Benefit package includes: • Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits • Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) • Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays • Bereavement Leave, Civic Duty and Military Leave Job responsibilities: A sex offender treatment provider is responsible for providing individual and group counseling specific to the Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Civil Commitment Office (TCCO) directives. Essential functions: • Maintain core beliefs that people can change and have an inherent drive towards positive growth. • Understand and employ the Good Lives Model (GLM) and Risk-Needs-Responsivity Model (RNR) as underlying theoretical basis for sex offender treatment. Complete Individual Treatment Plans to include goals and objectives, assessments, treatment progress and accomplishments. • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments using approved assessment tools to include STABLE, ACUTE, penile plethysmograph (PPG), psychological tests, clinical interviews and other techniques designed to define treatment goals and strategies for clients. • Identify and outline areas which warrant attention and outline measurable and understandable goals in order to help clients learn to reduce deviant behavior and manage risk. • Ability to use operant conditioning, behavior management techniques, including the identification of target behaviors and the application of re-enforcers and interventions. Minimum requirements: • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university required. • Must be licensed in one of the following: medical doctor/psychiatrist, advanced practice registered nurse recognized as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist or mental health nurse practitioner, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, licensed professional counselor intern, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed marriage and family associate, licensed clinical social worker and/or licensed master social worker under a TSBSWE's approved clinical supervision plan. • A license as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP) or an Affiliate Sex Offender Treatment provider (ASOTP) is not required but preferred as prescribed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment pursuant to the requirement set forth in Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Chapter 810. • Clinical treatment experience with focus on group facilitation preferred. • If currently a Texas resident, a valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management. Out of state residents must be able to acquire a Texas driver license within 90 days of moving to the state of Texas. Post-hire requirements: • Upon hire, an applicant must successfully complete the required pre-service and annual training requirements. • Must maintain TCCO security clearance and required licensure. • Applicant shall be trained to complete relevant assessments prior to conducting such assessments. Why: Help individuals break the cycle. Join our team of treatment professionals and transform lives! Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No