Licensed Mental Health Professionals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Generous paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Free continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Social Worker to join their team at Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington. In this unique role, you will work alongside medical professionals to provide mental health counseling and care to residents. This position demands robust clinical skills, a master's degree in a relevant field, and an active state license.

Benefits include health insurance from day one, a comprehensive 401K plan, and generous paid time off. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in mental health care.
• Experience with correctional healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge in identification and treatment of mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental illnesses.
• Collaborating with medical and correctional staff for patient care.
• Documenting and managing case files and patient progress.

Skills

Knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Active, unrestricted licensure in State

Active BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Professionals

Location: US-WY-Torrington

Overview

NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Social Worker (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) to join our team of medical professionals in the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington, Wyoming.

As a Correctional Licensed Social Worker, 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 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

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.

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, LISW, LPCC, etc.) in State
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA required)
• 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

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran