Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - $3k Sign-On Bonus (Full Time Days)
About the role
NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) to join our team of medical professionals in the Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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.
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.
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
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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