Licensed Professional Counselor

Fresh Talent Sources is looking for a Licensed Professional Counselor to work in one of the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities in Douglas, GA.

We are seeking licensed professional counselors or licensed clinical social workers (LPC, LCSW, LMFT ) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. In some areas, these professions are also referred to as a mental health therapist, mental health counselor, or psychology associate. In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Coordinator to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility. As mid-level managers, they may coordinate, and direct activities of other personnel engaged in providing mental health services to inmates/residents.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. 
-Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews with inmates.
-Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
-Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
-Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
-Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
-Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.

Qualifications:
-Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.
-Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
-Must possess appropriate GA certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
-A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.

This company is a diversified government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. They provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential reentry centers to help address America's recidivism crisis.