Licensed Mental Health Professional

NaphCare, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescription benefits

401K and Roth

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

CMEs

Résumé du poste

NaphCare is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team in the Wayne County Jail in Detroit, Michigan. You will provide counseling and mental health care to residents in a controlled, correctional setting, working alongside correctional officers and medical staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of clinical experience in mental health care, with specific expertise in treating individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' clinical experience in mental health care (preferably in correctional settings).
• Knowledge of mental health and co‑occurring substance abuse disorders and discharge planning.
• Ability to assess patients' situations and develop interventions and treatment plans.

Responsabilités

• Perform mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, and treatment plans.
• Participate in educational activities related to mental health care for patients and staff.
• Document and manage case files, reports, and hearings; support patient education and group therapy.
• Monitor compliance with policies and ACA/NCCHC standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Code of Conduct and facility policies.

Connaissances

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Licensed mental health professional credentials

Description du poste

Licensed Mental Health Professional

Location: Detroit, Michigan (US-MI-Detroit)

ID: 2026-30190

Category: Mental Health

Position Type: Part-Time

Overview

NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP/MLP, MLP, LLMET and LMFT) to join our team of medical professionals in the Wayne County Jailin Detroit, Michigan.

As a Correctional Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in residence with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues ensuring they receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Performing and documenting mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, individual treatment plans, addressing criminogenic needs and promoting positive behavioral change to prepare residents for release
• Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
• Documenting and managing case files, patient progress, preparing reports, and participating in hearings
• Initiating and/or participating in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy
• Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Must have knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co‑occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and a working knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Correctional counselors must be able to remain calm under pressure while assess patients' situations, underlying causes of their behavior and be able to develop interventions and treatment plans
• Effective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionals
• Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our MHPs do: NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, and I'll be in touch.

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