Licensed Mental Health Professionals

NaphCare•Rawlins, WY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Licensed Social Worker to join its medical team at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyoming. In this correctional healthcare role, the Licensed Social Worker works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to residents in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The position serves people with complex mental health and medical needs. The Licensed Social Worker assesses, diagnoses, and treats residents with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues, with the goal of providing quality care that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The role also involves documentation, case management, treatment planning, counseling, and coordination with facility staff. NaphCare describes itself as one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the United States and notes that it supports career advancement. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day; prescriptions through the health plan; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution starting on the first day; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; no-cost term life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and continuing education and CMEs.

Requirements

Master’s-prepared mental health professional degree in counseling or a related field, such as social work.
Active, unrestricted Wyoming licensure as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, or equivalent listed credential.
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is preferred.
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 psychotropic medications.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, assess patients’ situations and underlying behavioral causes, and develop interventions and treatment plans.
Effective communication skills to build patient rapport and relay information and treatment plans to other medical and mental health professionals.
Strong organizational skills to track patient treatment plans and progress notes.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and professionalism, 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 is preferred.
American Heart Association BLS CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to enhance patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling 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.
Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V and DSM-V-TR criteria.
Document and manage case files and patient progress, prepare reports, and participate in hearings.
Initiate or participate in patient education and treatment programs, including developing educational materials and providing group therapy.
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 residents with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues.