Licensed Mental Health Professionals

NaphCare, Inc.; Brent (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Generous paid time off

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team. This role involves working with correctional officers to provide mental health care to a diverse population.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while ensuring their rights and dignity are protected. The position offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401K, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Master's prepared Mental Health Professional degree in counseling or related field.
• Active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, etc.) in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in mental health care or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental illnesses.
• Documenting and managing case files, patient progress.
• Participating in educational activities related to mental health care.

Skills

Mental health evaluation

Clinical experience

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Tools

Psychotropic medications knowledge

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Professionals

NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LCMH, LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) to join our team of medical professionals.

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:

• 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

• Master's prepared Mental Health Professional degree in counseling or related field, i.e., social work
• Has an active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPCC, etc.) in the state of practice
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• 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 communication 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

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran