Mental Health Counselor Job at Wellpath
Mental Health Counselor
Wellpath mental health counselor jobs may also include job titles such as: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Mental Health Professional. Please check with our recruiter to see if you are the right fit. License-eligible individuals are encouraged to inquire about opportunities for those working towards licensure.
Wellpath mental health counselors serve our mission of providing hope and healing by delivering compassionate, ethical, and quality care to patients in correctional (jails and prisons) and hospital settings. Our mental health staff have a unique opportunity for professional growth and make a significant difference in the lives of many through their work with diverse populations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Ideal Candidate:
- Ideal candidates for this position enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of the individuals in our care. They display strong therapeutic boundaries and clinical skills, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and are passionate about improving the well-being of a vulnerable population.
Education:
- Master's degree or higher in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university
Experience:
- Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosing and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology), Ph.D. or similar licensure from the state in which services are being provided. License-eligible individuals are encouraged to inquire about opportunities for those working towards licensure. *** Active CA License: PhD/PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Psychological Associate, AMFT, ACSW, or APCC
- Current CPR Certification
- Any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a jail, prison, or hospital to provide direct clinical care and consultation services in accordance with the company policies and procedures, policies and procedures of the institution, and in accordance with the ethical standards of relevant professional organizations (e.g., NASW, APA).
- Be responsible for delivering a variety of mental health services which may include individual and group treatment, intake evaluations, crisis intervention, assessment, and post-release planning.
- Gain an understanding of relevant accreditation standards, work with both facility staff and outside support agencies to facilitate patient treatment, and provide consultation and training as needed to staff on issues relevant to suicide prevention and the prevention and treatment of psychological disorders.
Why Correctional Healthcare:
- 1. Safer than an ER - Security staff is with you and patients, not a page or phone call away.
- 2. Skill Builder - You'll face a variety of acute patient needs that will sharpen your skills and confidence allowing you to grow into one of the best in your field.
- 3. Schedule Balance - We take the time to treat based on need. Get back to focusing on what matters, the patient - Not how many patients we can see per hour!
- 4. Patient Appreciation - This underserved population is truly grateful for your skill, attention and kindness.
- 5. Career Growth - With over 600 facilities across the nation and multiple divisions (not just corrections), growth opportunities are endless!
About Wellpath:
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
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