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Mental Health Counselor

MTC

Littlefield, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Clinical Medicine, Computer Skills, Conferences, Contract Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, File Audits, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Life Insurance, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, On Call, Patient Care, Professional Services, Progress Reports, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Reporting Skills, Set Goals, Social Work, Statistical Reports, Testing, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Littlefield, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
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:


1. Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned clients.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to clients.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Screen requests for non-medical records and appropriately approve or disapprove responses following policy and procedures.

8. Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and clients.

9. Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and so forth, as required.

10. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; perform CPR in emergencies.

11. Serve in rotation with other mental health providers to provide after-hours and weekend client care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation.

12. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.

13. 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. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com (customersupport@mtctrains.com) or 801-693-2888.


Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

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