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Mental Health Professional - McRae Womens Facility $5,000 Bonus
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$36,223 / year median in Georgia
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Georgia Department of Corrections . We are currently seeking a part-time Mental Health Professional to join our team at McRae State Prison located in McRae, Georgia. The Mental Health Professional provides mental health case management services to patients in a correctional setting and consults with a multi-disciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health care, including: intake and assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and providing individual and group therapy. Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited educational institution required. Eligible for mental health professional license in Georgia required Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification. Minimum of two years' experience with direct care for individuals with mental illness preferred. Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug test. We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... For more questions contact Patrick Jones at pjones1@teamcenturion.com indmhm
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance