Licensed Mental Health Professionals

Naphcare, Inc.•Rawlins, WY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Social Worker or other licensed mental health professional to provide counseling and mental health care at Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyoming. The role works alongside correctional officers and healthcare professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority, serving residents with complex mental health and medical needs. The professional assesses, diagnoses, and treats residents with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues, while protecting their rights, dignity, and health. The position includes evaluations, counseling, treatment planning, case documentation, patient education, collaboration with facility staff, and compliance with applicable facility policies and ACA and NCCHC standards. NaphCare describes itself as a growing provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities across the United States. It offers competitive salaries, employee benefits, and support for career advancement. Benefits listed for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one; prescriptions through the health plan; an employee assistance program; a 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; term life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and continuing education and CMEs.

Requirements

Master's-prepared degree in mental health counseling or a related field, such as social work.
Active, unrestricted Wyoming licensure as a qualifying mental health professional, such as LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, or LPCC.
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.
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 conveying 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.
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
Physical ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients 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.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat residents 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 improve patient care and maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, and treatment plans that address criminogenic needs and promote positive behavioral change in preparation 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 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 ensure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.