Mental Health Professional

$100,000 per year | Full-time

In this role you will be responsible for planning and implementing mental health services in the facility. Provides mental health services to detainees in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives.

Why join the MTC team?

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage and employee assistance program

• Education assistance, military leave and opportunities to make a meaningful difference

Education and Experience Requirements: What you will do

• Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for identified detainees.

• Assist in managing the detainee population, 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 assessments and evaluations to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to other professionals for other services.

• Document all patient encounter in the medical record accurately, legibly and promptly.

• Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to detainees.

• Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned detainees.

• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of detainees and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of detainees 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 detainees.

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

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

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.

• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques. Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

• Provide on-call coverage as required.

• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements: What you will need

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or clinical social work,

• Current license in counseling specialty (LPC, LCSW, etc.)

• minimum of three years post-independent licensure clinical experience providing independent clinical assessment, diagnosing using the DSM-V-TR, and developing clinical treatment plans without supervision.

• US citizenship or lawful US permanent resident

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required

• Must successfully complete required preservice training.

At MTC, we care about people and believe meaningful work can create lasting impact. Join a team committed to operating a safe, secure environment while helping individuals prepare for a successful transition.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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