Mental Health Provider

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Mental Health Provider to support behavioral health operations within a short-term detention facility at Fort Bliss, Texas.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do? At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Mental Health Provider at Terrestris do? The Mental Health Provider will play a vital role in maintaining the psychological well-being of detainees while ensuring that mental health services are delivered effectively, ethically, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

What does a typical day look like for a Mental Health Provider? You will:· Conduct initial mental health screenings upon intake to identify urgent needs or risks (e.g., suicide risk, severe psychiatric symptoms).

• Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations and psychosocial assessments.
• Monitor mental health status and provide follow-up evaluations as needed.
• Respond promptly to mental health emergencies (e.g., suicidal ideation, psychotic episodes).
• Implement suicide prevention protocols and safety planning.
• Collaborate with custody staff to manage detainees in mental health crisis.
• Provide short-term, evidence-based individual and group therapy (e.g., CBT, trauma-informed care).
• Address anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and behavioral concerns.
• Offer supportive counseling for detainees facing stress from detention and legal proceedings.
• Work closely with prescribing clinicians (psychiatrists, PAs, NPs) to monitor detainees on psychotropic medications.

• Observe and document side effects, compliance, and therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, and custody staff to ensure continuity and integration of care.
• Coordinate referrals for specialized care as needed.
• Assist with discharge planning and mental health referrals for detainees being released or transferred.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility protocols and federal standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide mental health education to facility staff on recognizing signs of psychological distress.

• Consult with security personnel on behavioral management of detainees with mental illness.
• Support staff wellness when appropriate.

What qualifications do you look for? You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Must possess and maintain an active, unrestricted license to practice independently (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist) in any U.S. state or territory.
• Mental Health Providers shall only consist of Clinical/Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors/Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors/Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LPC/LPCC/LCPC/LMHC/LCMHC) or equivalent.
• Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience post-licensure, preferably in a correctional, detention, or military setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional trauma or crisis intervention training preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention expertise, ability to work in high-stress environments, culturally sensitive care.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer? We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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