PRN Mental Health Counselor - Correctional Care, Flexible

NaphCare, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance (day

Prescriptions free of charge through H

401K and Roth with company contrib.

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring PRN Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Mobile Metro Jail in Mobile, Alabama.

You'll conduct mental health assessments, provide individual counseling, respond to crises, and help inmates develop skills for recovery and reintegration. Work alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and correctional staff to deliver evidence-based behavioral health services in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Alabama (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, LPCC, etc.)
• Active CPR certification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in mental health care, correctional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders; discharge planning; social work principles.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure; develop interventions and treatment plans.
• Must pass facility background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health evaluations and gather psychosocial histories.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; apply various therapeutic approaches.
• Provide individual counseling and facilitate group therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.
• Manage caseload and coordinate care with other professionals; ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to mental health crises and provide stabilization.
• Collaborate with inmates, staff, and community resources for reentry plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field

Active, unrestricted licensure in Alabama (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, LPCC, etc.)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

NaphCare, Inc. is hiring PRN Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Mobile Metro Jail in Mobile, Alabama.

You'll conduct mental health assessments, provide individual counseling, respond to crises, and help inmates develop skills for recovery and reintegration. Work alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and correctional staff to deliver evidence-based behavioral health services in a correctional setting.