Independent Licensed Mental Health Professionals

Naphcare, Inc.•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Independent Mental Health Professional to join its team of medical professionals in the San Diego County Jails in San Diego, California. The professional works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to people in residence, including patients with complex mental health and medical needs. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues, while protecting their rights, dignity, and health. It includes evaluation and treatment planning, individual and group counseling, caseload and care coordination, crisis response, reentry planning, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, clinical documentation, and compliance with site-specific and company policies and applicable ACA and NCCHC standards.

Requirements

Master's-prepared degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
Active, unrestricted California independent licensure, such as LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, or LPCC.
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
At least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting.
Knowledge and experience identifying and treating mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, assess patients’ situations and underlying behavioral causes, and develop interventions and treatment plans.
Effective communication skills for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plans to medical and mental health professionals.
Strong organizational skills for tracking patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, adherence to a Code of Conduct, and compliance with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
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 such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

Correctional healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health evaluations, including gathering psychosocial histories, administering psychological tests, and identifying mental health needs and risks.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments, using appropriate therapeutic approaches and interventions.
Provide individual counseling and facilitate group therapy addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse.
Manage a caseload of inmates, coordinate care with other professionals, and support continuity of care.
Respond to mental health crises by providing immediate support and stabilization.
Collaborate with inmates, correctional staff, and community-based resources to develop reentry plans that support community reintegration.
Work with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, correctional staff, and other professionals to coordinate care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Monitor compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, take appropriate corrective action, and ensure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.