Licensed Mental Health Professional

NaphCare, Inc.; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional healthcare seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide vital counseling and mental health care within a secure environment. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a diverse population facing complex mental health issues. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring quality care while navigating the challenges of a correctional setting. With competitive salaries and a strong commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers while making a real difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Paid time off & paid holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

Qualifications

• Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active licensure in WA.
• 3+ years clinical experience in mental health care or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental illnesses.
• Collaborating with medical staff to enhance patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Knowledge of DSM-V criteria

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health

Active CPR certification

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NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LCMHC, etc.) to join our team of medical professionals in the Skagit County Jail in Mount Vernon, WA.

As a Correctional Licensed Mental Health Professional , 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 Mental Health Professional 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:

• Collaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment
• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
• 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

Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements

• Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc.) in WA
• Possess an active CPR certification
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
  
  

Experience / Skills

• 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 want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now or send your resume to [e-mail] to speak to a recruiter and learn more about this position and NaphCare.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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