Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor

Naphcare, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) to join our team of medical professionals in the Hamilton County Justice Center in Cincinnati, OH. As a Correctional Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting the behavioral health needs of an underserved patient population. Working alongside correctional officers and a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, treatment planning, and ongoing mental health support to individuals with diverse and often complex behavioral health needs. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while utilizing your clinical expertise in a fast-paced, structured environment where no two days are the same. If you are passionate about helping others, enjoy working with a diverse patient population, and are looking for a rewarding career that combines purpose with professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Must hold an active, unrestricted Ohio license as one of the following: LCSW, LISW, LMSW, LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LCMHC, or LMHP.
A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred.
Must have 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.
Correctional counselors must be able to remain calm under pressure while assess patients’ situations, underlying causes of their behavior and be able to develop interventions and treatment plans.
Effective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionals.
Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Must have the 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

Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in residence with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues ensuring they receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health.
Collaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Performing and documenting mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, individual treatment plans, addressing criminogenic needs and promoting positive behavioral change to prepare residents for release.
Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
Documenting and managing case files, patient progress, preparing reports, and participating in hearings.
Initiating and/or participating in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy.
Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards.