Mental Health Counselor

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
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