Licensed Social Worker (MHP)

Naphcare, Inc.•Waterloo, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor to provide mental health care to individuals in residence at the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo, Iowa. The role works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The counselor assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues while protecting their rights, dignity, and health. The position includes clinical evaluation and treatment planning, documentation and case-file management, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare and correctional staff. Counselors also support positive behavioral change and residents’ preparation for release, and help ensure compliance with applicable facility and company policies and ACA and NCCHC standards.

Requirements

Hold one of the listed credentials: LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
At least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting.
Knowledge and experience in 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 working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
Ability to remain calm under pressure while assessing patients’ situations and underlying causes of behavior and developing interventions and treatment plans.
Effective communication skills to build patient rapport and relay information and treatment plans to medical and mental health professionals.
Strong organizational skills to track patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information; integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

Correctional healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to improve patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual notes, and individual treatment plans; address criminogenic needs and promote positive behavioral change to prepare residents for release.
Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff.
Document and manage case files, patient progress, and reports.
Initiate and/or participate in patient education and treatment programs, including developing educational materials.
Monitor compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, take appropriate corrective action, and ensure compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues while protecting their rights, dignity, and health.