Qualified Mental Health Professional- PRN

NaphCare is hiring a PRN Qualified Mental Health Professional to join our team of medical professionals at the San Diego County Jail located in San Diego, CA.

About the role

As a Correctional Mental Health Professional, you will provide mental health services, including assessments, treatments, and support to the facility residents, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document mental health evaluations, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress notes
• Provide individual and group therapy, including specialized groups like substance abuse or sex offender therapy
• Intervene in crisis situations, including suicide prevention and emergent mental health needs
• Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as medical staff, correctional officers, and social workers, to provide holistic care
• Prepare inmates for release by connecting them with community resources and support services

Requirements

• Master's prepared licensed Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure in CA
• Must possess and be able to maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; AHA or American Red Cross, REQUIRED
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff, and judges
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display 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
• 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 through NetCE partnership

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.90+ per hour.