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Mental Health Professional – Juvenile - PRN

Part-time

Wellpath

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Bunkie, LA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LMSWLCSWPLPCLPCCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMaster's degree

Job overview

Wellpath is hiring a Mental Health Professional – Juvenile - PRN. Wellpath seeks a Mental Health Professional to provide direct clinical services, crisis intervention, and consultation for youth in the criminal justice system at its Bunkie, LA facility, emphasizing compassionate care for underserved patients.

Key focus areas include Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, aimed at reducing maladaptive behavior and promoting healthy psychological functioning, Deliver crisis intervention services to youth, consulting with facility staff on treatment concerns and coordinating mental health follow‑ups, and Collaborate with patients and staff to establish, review, and update treatment goals while monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes.

Successful candidates bring LMSW, LCSW, and PLPC Obtaining LPC Within 6 Months. Important skills include Mental Health Counseling, Group Psychotherapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Disorders, Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health Consultation. Preferred (not required): Direct Clinical Services, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Therapy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mental Health CounselingGroup PsychotherapyIndividual PsychotherapyDiagnosis and Treatment of Mental DisordersCrisis InterventionMental Health ConsultationDirect Clinical ServicesIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyMaladaptive Behavior ReductionHealthy Psychological Functioning PromotionTreatment Goal EstablishmentTreatment Goal ReviewTreatment Goal UpdateProgress MonitoringOutcomes DocumentationAccurate DocumentationEthical Standards AdherenceLegal Standards AdherenceRegulatory Standards AdherenceMental Health MonitoringSpecialized Clinical ServicesProgram DevelopmentExperience Working With Youth

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Behavioral/Social Science FieldLMSWLCSWPLPCLPCCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

You Matter

  • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

  • Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

  • Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

  • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients

  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

  • Autonomy in a warm team environment

  • Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

  • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

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.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services under the direction of the MH Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or MH Director to youth involved in the criminal justice system. This role provides mental health consultation and training to facility staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, aimed at reducing maladaptive behavior and promoting healthy psychological functioning.

  • Deliver crisis intervention services to youth, consulting with facility staff on treatment concerns and coordinating mental health follow-ups.

  • Collaborate with patients and staff to establish, review, and update treatment goals, while monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and reports, ensuring adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.

  • Work with psychiatry staff on mental health monitoring, participate in staff meetings and training, and contribute to specialized clinical services or program development as needed.

Additional Details

Must be licensed as LMSW, LCSW, PLPC obtaining LPC within 6 months or LPC

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

  • Coursework and professional experience that indicate knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.

  • Experience working with youth preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

  • LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board.

  • Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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