Licensed Mental Health professional

Naphcare, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LCMHC, or similar) to work at the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The role provides counseling and mental health care to residents in a controlled correctional environment, working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. The counselor assesses, diagnoses, and treats residents with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues while protecting their rights, dignity, and health. The position is listed for weekend nights, 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with an eight-hour shift on both days and a 30-minute lunch break. NaphCare describes itself as a large and growing provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities and notes opportunities for career advancement. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; prescriptions through the health plan; an Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; term life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and continuing education and CMEs.

Requirements

Master's-prepared mental health professional with active, unrestricted Florida licensure, such as LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, or LISW.
Active CPR certification.
Pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
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.
Knowledge of discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and psychotropic medications.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, assess patient situations and underlying causes of behavior, 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 and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR; and maintain balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

Correctional healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat residents with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues.
Collaborate with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to improve patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Conduct and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, and individual treatment plans.
Address criminogenic needs and promote positive behavioral change to help prepare residents for release.
Participate in education and training activities about mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
Apply knowledge of DSM-V and DSM-V-TR criteria.
Document and manage case files and patient progress, prepare reports, and participate in hearings.
Initiate and participate in patient education and treatment programs, including developing educational materials and providing group therapy.
Monitor compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, take appropriate corrective action, and ensure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.