Mental Health Counselor

Management and Training Corporation•Littlefield, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring a Mental Health Counselor for the MTC Medical Texas Civil Commitment Center in Littlefield, Texas. The role provides professional mental health services programs of a non-medical nature in compliance with MTC Medical and Department of Health and Human Services directives. The counselor reports administratively to the health services administrator and clinically to the psychiatrist. Clinical supervision is provided for LPC-A candidates. The position pays $40 per hour for candidates holding an LPC, LMSW-AP, or LCSW, or $35 per hour for candidates holding an LPC-A. Both pay categories include a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the counselor may also participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation if required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field.
Current Texas license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Advanced Practice Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW-AP), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); the posting also lists LPC-A as a paid qualification with supervision provided.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Evaluative and counseling skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills are desired.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned clients.
Assume independent clinical responsibility for clients, including crisis intervention, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and preventing or diffusing potentially disruptive situations.
Conduct diagnostic and evaluation tests to determine client needs, establish goals, develop plans, and refer clients to contract professionals for assessment and treatment.
Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling.
Prepare progress reports, recommend treatment plans, present cases, and assist administrative and medical staff with statistical reports on assigned clients.
Maintain and monitor client confidentiality and files; audit files for documentation of services and review client status to confirm completion of treatment and therapeutic programs.
Screen requests for non-medical records and approve or disapprove responses according to policy and procedures.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information among administration, staff, and clients.
Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and other events as required.
Maintain current CPR certification and perform CPR in emergencies.
Serve in rotation with other mental health providers to provide after-hours and weekend client care when required, including accepting on-call rotation.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of clients and property and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties within the incumbent’s capabilities as assigned by management.