Mental Health Professional

MTC Corrections•Quincy, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring career-minded individuals to assist with securing the safety of our communities while making a difference in the lives of those on the inside. This role is responsible for planning and implementing professional mental health services programs of a non-medical nature in compliance with MTC Medical, American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, MTC Medical, and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives. The position offers a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, counseling or psychology required.
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Florida less than one (1) year of completion of licensure required.
Current CPR certification is required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years previous work experience preferred.

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.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.