Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor (FT, PT, PRN or Temp Contract)

NaphCare • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is currently hiring Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.) to join their team at the Clark County Detention Center-North Valley Complex in Las Vegas, NV. NaphCare is a family-owned healthcare technology company with over 35 years of experience providing high-quality healthcare in correctional facilities nationwide. They offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and strong corporate support. NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to deliver proactive, patient-focused healthcare to a unique and diverse patient population, utilizing cutting-edge resources and an award-winning electronic operating system. The company is committed to revolutionizing correctional healthcare and supporting employee growth and internal promotion.

Requirements

• Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a ( LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc. ) in NV
• A valid CPR card
• A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care setting
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes and suicide watch notes
• Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients’ mental health care and release dates
• Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
• Provide goal oriented intervention directed toward management of terminal illness; reaction/adjustment to illness; strengthening of family/support system; conflict resolution related to chronic illness
• Counsel and provide intervention to assist in the transition to being incarcerated
• Document thoroughly all tasks as stated in client’s medical record to maintain social work recording and statistics
• Initiates and/or participates in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy

Benefits

• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one
• Low cost benefits to our employees and their families
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Free Continuing Education
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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