Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Professional, such as an LCSW or LCMHC, to work at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role provides mental health care to a diverse patient population in a correctional setting, working alongside healthcare and security staff. Pay ranges from $45.00 to $47.50 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. The position involves assessing and documenting patients’ mental health needs, providing individual and group counseling, supporting patients’ adjustment to incarceration and illness, and contributing to patient education and treatment programs. The professional also coordinates care with facility staff and participates in education and training related to mental health care. NaphCare is a family-owned healthcare technology company that has provided healthcare to correctional facilities for more than 35 years. Its teams use resources including an electronic operating system. The company supports employee growth and internal advancement.
Requirements
- Master’s-prepared mental health professional.
- Active, unrestricted Nevada licensure as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, or similar professional.
- Valid CPR card.
- At least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health care setting.
- Knowledge and experience in identifying and treating mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
- Knowledge of discharge planning and principles of social work.
- Knowledge of basic principles of individual and group behavior.
- Working knowledge of 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 / DSM-V-TR criteria.
- Provide goal-oriented intervention addressing management of terminal illness, reactions or adjustment to illness, strengthening family or support systems, and conflict resolution related to chronic illness.
- Provide counseling and intervention to assist patients in transitioning to incarceration.
- Thoroughly document tasks in the client’s medical record to maintain social work records and statistics.
- Initiate and/or participate in patient education and treatment programs, including developing educational materials and providing group therapy.
Benefits
- Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Low-cost benefits for employees and their families.
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- 100% vested 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on day one.
- Tuition assistance.
- Referral bonuses.
- On-site education.
- Free continuing education, including CEU/CME through NetCE.
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
