Licensed Mental Health Professionals-FT

NaphCare • Ukiah, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our team of medical professionals in the Mendocino County Jail in Ukiah, CA. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The pay rate ranges from $58.50 to $72.00 per hour, depending on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

Requirements

• Master’s prepared degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field
• Active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, LPCC, etc.) in CA
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting
• Knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and a working knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while assessing patients’ situations, underlying causes of their behavior and developing interventions and treatment plans
• Effective communications skills for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plans with other medical and mental health care professionals
• Strong organizational skills to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Correctional healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducting mental health evaluations, including gathering psychosocial histories, administering psychological tests, and identifying mental health needs and risks
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on assessments, incorporating various therapeutic approaches and interventions
• Providing individual counseling and facilitating group therapy sessions to address a range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse
• Managing a caseload of inmates, coordinating care with other professionals, and ensuring continuity of care
• Responding to and managing mental health crises, providing immediate support and stabilization
• Collaborating with inmates, correctional staff, and community-based resources to develop comprehensive reentry plans that support successful community reintegration
• Working closely with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and correctional staff, to ensure effective and coordinated care
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation
• Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior