Addiction Mental Health Assessor jobs in Mcallen, TX

Addiction Mental Health Assessor conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients in Alcohol and Drug (AoD) addiction programs to determine mental health needs and establish care requirements. Provides initial treatment and refers clients to appropriate agencies/providers as needed. Being an Addiction Mental Health Assessor works with patients and families to develop appropriate chemical dependency service plans. Complies with standards in the area of evaluation, assessment, treatment, and service delivery to clients. Additionally, Addiction Mental Health Assessor requires certification as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or similar. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Addiction Mental Health Assessor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
  • The GEO Group
  • LAREDO, TX FULL_TIME
  • Benefits Information

    Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

     

    • Paid Time Off• Paid Holidays• 401(k) Matching• Health Insurance• Vision Insurance• Life Insurance• Health Savings Account• Tuition Reimbursement• Employee Discount• Reduced Tuition Rates• Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program• 401(k)• Pet Insurance• Dental Insurance• Paid Training• Flexible Spending Account• Other Benefits Available

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Responsibilities

    Are you looking to join a company where you can make a real difference? If you are passionate about people and believe that everyone deserves the highest quality of mental healthcare, we have the role for you! You will be responsible for providing a full range of mental health outpatient services such as initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling, case management, aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment, and crisis intervention. Keep reading to get to know us and learn what we have to offer.  

    Join A Community That Cares

    Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

    We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

    Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions! 

    In this role, you will: 

    • Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address specific mental health needs.
    • Provide supportive mental health services: brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.).
    • Provide case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery.
    • Prepare all related mental health documentation following applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
    • Consult with Security, Medical, Classification and other departments as needed.
    • Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention (involuntary hospitalization, placement under observation due to suicide risk, or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness).
    • Conduct post-release planning and communicate with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care.

    Qualifications

    Review minimum requirements before applying:

    Please note licensed interns may be considered based on our client's requirements. To be considered, you must have a clinical supervisor who has been approved by the state board. 

    Ideally, you should have experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting for at least one year.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
    • State licensure (dependent upon the state) as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Professional or Mental Health Counselor (if claiming license eligibility, applicant must be able to provide proper documentation).
    • Licensed interns may be considered based on client requirements. Licensed interns must have an established clinical supervisor approved by the state board that governs the license.
    • One (1) year experience providing mental health services in an institutional setting is preferred.
    • Ability to work in crisis situations in a professional and mature manner.
    • Strong counseling and motivational skills.
    • Must be able to work individual and in a team environment.
    • Above average verbal and writing skills.
    • Must be able to develop clear and concise reports in a timely manner.
    • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

    Physical Requirements

    In this position, you will frequently divide your time between sitting and walking. Candidates should also be able to occasionally: lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.; stand, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.

    GEO Secured Services

    Pay

    Pay USD $73,000.00/Yr. to USD $93,600.00/Yr.
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Mental Health Therapist (PRN)
  • corecivic
  • LAREDO, TX FULL_TIME
  • $33.56 / HourlyAt CoreCivic, our mental health teams make lasting changes in the lives of offenders, as we set the standards of care in the industry. In our organization, these professionals are place...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Entry Level Electronics Repair Technician
  • Mobile Addiction
  • Laredo, TX INTERN,PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview: At Mobile Addiction, we take pride in offering exceptional repair services and creating delightful customer experiences. We are seeking a motivated and technically inclined individua...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • BlueSky Telepsych
  • Allen, TX PART_TIME
  • About BlueSky: We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to extremely high-quality mental health ca...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Mental Health Counselor-Bilingue (Español e Inglés)
  • Ser Familia
  • San Juan, TX FULL_TIME
  • Responsabilidades del Puesto: Desarrollar e implementar planes de tratamiento basados ​​en la experiencia clínica, el conocimiento y los resultados de las evaluaciones administradas a los clientes. Ac...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Health Educator I, (A246043-2), 202, Community Mental Health
  • City of Laredo
  • Laredo, TX FULL_TIME
  • This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent on availability of grant funds.Works with program director on health education, prevention, nutrition, self-sustainability, wellness, c...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Procurement buyer
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • What you will do? You will lead the process for the procurement of 3rd party direct materials for JCI’s Chillers busines...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chiller Product Engineer
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • What you will do: This position is a key part of global air-cooled chiller engineering team. The primary function of thi...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warranty Specialist II
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • Warranty Analyst II What you will do? The position requires a self-motivated associate that can multitask, solve busines...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Harnesses Lean Manufacturing Engineer
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – Harness This position is to be fulfilled by a focused and self-motivated engineer to work in a ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sheet Metal Lean Manufacturing Engineer
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – Sheet Metal Lean Manufacturing Engineer This position is to be fulfilled by a focused and self-...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material/Property Controller - TS/SCI with Poly
  • Leidos
  • Alice Springs, NT
  • Description The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Material/Property Controller to suppor...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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GENERATOR/HVAC Field Service Representative (TESA) in Vicenza, Italy. Must have a current and active Secret clearance.
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • GENERATOR/HVAC Field Service Representative ( TESA) in Vicenza Italy. Must have a current and active Secret clearance. A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Systems Administrator (Australia) - TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an IT Engineer with Microsoft Enterprise Systems Administrator...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States, and the 22nd-most populous city in Texas. It is located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley. The city limits extend south to the Rio Grande, across from the Mexican city of Reynosa, and McAllen is about 70 mi (110 km) west of the Gulf of Mexico. As of 2017, McAllen’s population was estimated to be 142,696. It is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the state of Texas, and the binational Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area counts a population of nearly 1.52 million. From its settlement in 1904, the ...
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Income Estimation for Addiction Mental Health Assessor jobs
$48,003 to $55,103
Mcallen, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago