Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Naphcare, Inc.•Atmore, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor to work at the W. C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. In this correctional healthcare role, the counselor works with correctional officers and medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to residents in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The position serves people with complex mental health and medical needs. The counselor assesses, diagnoses, and treats residents with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues, while protecting their rights, dignity, and health. The role includes clinical documentation and treatment planning, collaboration with facility staff, patient education, group therapy, case-file management, and monitoring compliance with applicable company and facility requirements and ACA and NCCHC standards.

Requirements

Master's-prepared mental health professional.
Active, unrestricted Alabama licensure as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or LMSW.
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is preferred.
At least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting.
Pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
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 while assessing patients' situations and behavioral causes, and to develop interventions and treatment plans.
Effective communication skills to build patient rapport and relay information and treatment plans to medical and mental health professionals.
Strong organizational skills to track treatment plans and progress notes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and adherence to a Code of Conduct and facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Physical 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.
American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.

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.
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 mental health education and training for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
Apply knowledge of DSM-V / 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.