Licensed Mental Health professional

NaphCare•Jacksonville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide counseling and mental health care to individuals at the Jacksonville Pre-Trial Detention Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The counselor works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role serves a diverse patient 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 protecting their rights, dignity, and health. The position is described as 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 one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the United States and notes that it supports career advancement. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one; prescriptions through the health plan; an Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; no-cost 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.
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 psychotropic medications.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, assess patients' 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 to track patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism; adhere to a Code of Conduct; and comply with 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

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues while protecting their rights, dignity, and health.
Collaborate with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to enhance 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 educational and training activities related to mental health care 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 ensure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.