Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Naphcare, Inc.•Montgomery, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join its medical professionals at Kilby Correctional Facility in Mt. Meigs, Alabama. The counselor works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to people in residence at the facility. This role operates in a controlled environment where security is a top priority and serves a diverse population with complex mental health and medical needs. The counselor assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues, while helping protect their rights, dignity, and health. The position includes patient evaluations, counseling and treatment planning, case documentation, patient education, and coordination with facility staff. NaphCare describes competitive salaries, employee benefits, and support for career advancement.

Requirements

Master's-prepared mental health professional with active, unrestricted Alabama licensure, such as LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, or LISW.
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is preferred.
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 in 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 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, and 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.
BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to improve patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Perform 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 prepare residents for release.
Participate in education and training activities related to 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 or 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 help ensure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.