Licensed Mental Health Professionals -FT
NaphCare•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Professional to join their team at the San Diego County Jail in San Diego, CA. This role is for Independently Licensed Mental Health Professionals (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC). Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience. Shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and supervision for dependently licensed individuals may be available.
Requirements
- Master's prepared licensed Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure in CA
- Must possess and be able to maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; AHA or American Red Cross, preferred
- Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges
- Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
- Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able 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
Responsibilities
- Performing and documenting mental health evaluations
- Developing treatment plans
- Monitoring progress notes
- Providing individual and group therapy, including specialized groups like substance abuse or sex offender therapy
- Intervening in crisis situations, including suicide prevention and emergent mental health needs
- Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
- Collaborating with other professionals, such as medical staff, correctional officers, and social workers, to provide holistic care
- Preparing inmates for release by connecting them with community resources and support services
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
