Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

Position Overview:

The Licensed Mental Health Practitionerdelivers direct behavioral health services within a federally contracted ICE short-term residential facility in Alexandria provider supports stabilization crisis response and emotional wellbeing using trauma-informed culturally responsive approaches.

Thisroleoperatesinafast-paced high-acuity environmentrequiring flexibility strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support individuals from diverse backgrounds.

This is afully on-site position based in Alexandria Louisiana with preference for candidateslocatednearby.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Clinical Services

• Conduct behavioral health screenings assessments and clinical evaluations
• Provide brief counseling stabilization crisis intervention and supportive therapeutic services
• Identify and respond to acute stress reactions trauma-related symptoms behavioral concerns and mental health crises
• Development recommendations for treatment referral and follow-up care as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional organizational and regulatory requirements.

Crisis Intervention & De-escalation

Respond to behavioral incidents using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.

Support individuals in distress using calm non-coercive interventions.

Collaborate with clinical or supervisory staff when escalation referral or additional support is needed.

Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care

• Deliver services that prioritize safety dignity and empowerment.
• Adapt interactions to the developmental and situational needs of individuals served.
• Provide care that is respectful of language culture and personal experience.
• Support communication and orientation efforts in an individuals preferred language when possible.

Coordination & Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with medical providers case management staff and other multidisciplinary team members to support continuity of care.
• Participate in shift briefings case discussions and incident reviews.
• Support referrals and continuity of care as appropriate.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely accurate and complete clinical documentation.
• Comply with all confidentiality reporting ethical and professional practice requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable program standards and policies.

Required Qualifications & Core Competencies:

• Masters degree in counseling Social Work Psychology or a related field

• Oneof the followingtherapistcredentials: LPC LCSW LMFT or LMSW
• Minimum2 years experience in behavioral health or social services

• Experience working diverse populations of all ages.

• Strong skills incrisis interventionde-escalationinterpersonal communication

• Ability to function effectively in rapid high-pressure environments

Desired Skills:

• Bilingualproficiencyin Spanish or another commonly encountered language

• Experience inemergency shelter or residential settingsshort-term or high-turnover care environments

• Training ordemonstratedexperience in trauma-informed care;motivational interviewing

• Familiarity with working in multidisciplinary care teams

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following screening:
• • Federal background investigation (up to and including a Tier 4 DHS clearance)
  • Criminal history check
  • Verification of employment and education history
  • Compliance with all government credentialing requirements
  • Drug Screening
• Employees must adhere to all federal security confidentiality and operational protocols while working within government facilities.
• Must be able to speak read and write in English
• Anovaeon operates 24 hours/365 days and requires the flexibility to work additional hours nights weekends and holidays
• Must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Internal background check to the satisfaction of contract requirements.
• If applicable Child Abuse/ Neglect Report (CAN) or child protective services check with no adverse findings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during facility operations (up to 812 hours per shift).
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations throughout the facility
• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods while completing documentation and screenings.
• Ability to lift carry and move supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend stoop reach and perform repetitive motions.
• Capability to work in varied environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor temperature variations).
• Visual acuity for reading medical records and clinical documentation.
• Auditory ability tomonitorthe clinical environment communicate with patients and staff and detect signs of distress.

Work Environment:

• Fully on-site position at a federally contracted short-term residential ICE facility in Alexandria LA
• Work schedules may include shifts overnight evenings weekends and holidays.

• Fast-paced high-tempo operational environment requiring composure attention to detail cultural sensitivity and professionalism at all times.

Other Duties & Information:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirements: None
• Location: On-Site

About Anovaeon LLC:

Anovaeon LLC is a solutions-driven company providing end-to-end expertise in humanitarian response. We dont staff projectswe bring the right teams with the right tools guided by innovative leadership that together deliver operational success. From disaster response and recovery to migration and emergency preparedness we integrate strategic leadership with hands-on execution. Our team combines deep industry experience with data-driven solutions ensuring our partners are well equipped to mitigate crises effectively and deliver real impact and mission success.

Anovaeon LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity and gender expression religious creed disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information age marital status civil union status sexual orientation military and veteran status denial of family and medical care leave arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal state or local law.

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