Independent Licensed Social Worker or Counselor (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

NaphCare • Fort Pierce, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring PRN Licensed Mental Health Professionals, including LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs, to work at the St. Lucie County Jail in Fort Pierce, Florida. The role provides mental health care to people in a correctional setting and works in coordination with healthcare and security staff. Pay varies based on experience and is discussed during the interview.

NaphCare is a family-owned medical healthcare company that provides healthcare services to correctional facilities. The company describes its work as proactive and patient-focused and says it offers corporate support, continuing education, and opportunities for employee growth and internal promotion.

Requirements

• Master’s-prepared mental health professional.
• Active, unrestricted Florida licensure as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, or equivalent listed credential.
• Valid CPR card.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health care setting.
• Knowledge and experience in identifying and treating mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and psychotropic medications.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional healthcare experience.

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 or adjustment to illness; strengthening family and support systems; and conflict resolution related to chronic illness.
• Counsel and provide interventions to assist patients in the transition to being incarcerated.
• Thoroughly document tasks in the client’s medical record to maintain social work records and statistics.
• Initiate or participate in patient education and treatment programs, including developing educational materials and providing group therapy.

Benefits

• Prescriptions at no charge through the company health plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
• Low-cost benefits for employees and their families.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution beginning on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• On-site education.
• Free continuing education, including CEU/CME opportunities through NetCE.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level