Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor

NaphCare • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Professional, such as an LCSW or LCMHC, to work at Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role provides mental health care to patients in a correctional setting and works in coordination with healthcare and security staff. Pay ranges from $45.00 to $47.50 per hour, depending on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

NaphCare is a family-owned healthcare technology company that provides healthcare services to correctional facilities. The position uses the company's electronic operating system and supports its mission to deliver proactive, patient-focused care. The role includes access to benefits and continuing education opportunities, along with opportunities for employee growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Master's-prepared mental health professional.
• Active, unrestricted Nevada licensure as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, or similar qualified professional.
• Valid CPR card.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health care setting.
• Knowledge and experience 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 psychotropic medications.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional healthcare experience.

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 and DSM-V-TR criteria.
• Provide goal-oriented intervention to support management of terminal illness, adjustment to illness, strengthening of family and support systems, and conflict resolution related to chronic illness.
• Counsel and provide interventions to assist patients in transitioning to incarceration.
• Thoroughly document tasks in the client’s medical record and maintain social work records and statistics.
• Initiate or participate in patient education and treatment programs, including developing educational materials and providing group therapy.

Benefits

• Prescriptions at no cost through the health plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution, 100% vested and starting on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• On-site education.
• Free continuing education, including access to CEU/CME through NetCE.
• 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