Mental Health Counselor - Masters

Naphcare, Inc.•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Mental Health Counselor to join our team of medical professionals in the Mobile Metro County Jail in Mobile, Alabama. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

Requirements

Master's prepared degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field
Have an active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, LPCC, etc.) in state
Possess an active CPR certification
A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
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
Correctional counselors must be able to remain calm under pressure while assess patients’ situations, underlying causes of their behavior and be able to develop interventions and treatment plans
Effective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionals
Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
Must have the 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 like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Conducting mental health evaluations, including gathering psychosocial histories, administering psychological tests, and identifying mental health needs and risks
Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on assessments, incorporating various therapeutic approaches and interventions
Providing individual counseling and facilitating group therapy sessions to address a range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse
Managing a caseload of inmates, coordinating care with other professionals, and ensuring continuity of care
Responding to and managing mental health crises, providing immediate support and stabilization
Collaborating with inmates, correctional staff, and community-based resources to develop comprehensive reentry plans that support successful community reintegration
Working closely with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and correctional staff, to ensure effective and coordinated care
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation
Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards