Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor (FT, PT, PRN or Temp Contract)

About the role

NaphCare is currently hiring Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.) to join our team at the Clark County Detention Center-North Valley Complex located in Las Vegas, NV. NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system.

Benefits

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families!
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education! NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes and suicide watch notes
• Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients' mental health care and release dates
• Participate 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
• Provide goal oriented intervention directed toward management of terminal illness; reaction/adjustment to illness; strengthening of family/support system; conflict resolution related to chronic illness
• Counsel and provide intervention to assist in the transition to being incarcerated
• Document thoroughly all tasks as stated in client's medical record to maintain social work recording and statistics
• Initiates and/or participates in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy

Qualifications

• Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc.) in NV
• A valid CPR card
• A minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in a mental health 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

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