Licensed Social Worker or Counselor (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

Naphcare, Inc. • Fort Pierce, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is currently hiring PRN Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, etc.) to join their team at the St. Lucie County Jail located in Fort Pierce, FL. NaphCare is a family-owned medical healthcare company that has been delivering high-quality healthcare to correctional facilities nationwide for over 35 years. They offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and strong corporate support. NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare, utilizing cutting-edge resources and an award-winning electronic operating system. The company is committed to being the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry and supports 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 FL
• 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
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level