Mental Health Professional

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

1d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with Compassion in a Unique Setting - Take on a rewarding role at the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico. We are seeking healthcare professionals who thrive in diverse environments and are committed to delivering high-quality care to underserved populations. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in correctional healthcare, we want you on our team! What you'll do: You'll report administratively to the health services administrator and clinically to the psychologist. Responsible for planning and implementing mental health service programs of a non-medical nature in the facility. Provides mental health services to detainees in compliance with MTC Medical and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) directives.

Requirements

A master’s degree in counseling or related field and Current Unrestricted license in the state of New Mexico (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT) required.
Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years previous work experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned detainees.
Assume independent clinical responsibility for all detainees 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 detainees to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of detainees.
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.
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 practice
Regular and Reliable attendance is required.
Must be available for crisis on-call duties as needed.