Mental Health Licensed Associate (Swing Shift)

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $62,000 - $85,500

About The Position

Are you committed to serving your community and making a difference in the lives of those who need mental health support? Do you want to use your skills and strengths as a member of a collaborative team? As a mental health professional, you will support patients in the county jail system. While working in this position, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow under the supervision of an independently licensed practitioner who meets the board’s requirements as a supervisor. This allows you to receive the clinical experience and supervision needed to advance your career and enables you to become independently licensed. Are you ready to serve the community and make a difference? Apply now! Please note that the scheduled hours for this position are from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM. It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents. Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

Requirements

• One year of behavioral health experience
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program
• A valid, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), OR Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), OR Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) / Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC) OR Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
• Must complete a CPR certification during new hire orientation and maintain CPR certification.
• You must be able to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
• Must be able to work inside a jail and stand/walk/bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift
• Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies
• This position requires accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
• Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience in a correctional health setting
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and other clinical forms as required under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional
• Provide individual and group psycho-education and crisis intervention services under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional
• Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care
• Develop and coordinate patient discharge/re-entry plans
• Obtain relevant treatment records and coordinate care with family members, community providers, and others relevant to the patient's care and community re-entry plan
• Maintain and update a list of community resources to support the patient's transition and re-entry back to the community, including civil commitment procedures, RBHA services, and criminal justice processes

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
• Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level