Mental Health Licensed Associate
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 enable you to become independently licensed. Are you ready to serve the community and make a difference? Apply now!
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
- Must complete an MCSO-HR fingerprint background check
- Must be able to work inside a jail environment, consisting of working in close proximity to inmates and other staff and being indoors in a confined area handling multiple or complicated tasks
- Requires accuracy, decision-making, and concentration skills to be vigilant in a teamwork environment
- Performs a high volume of work under short deadlines or with time pressures to complete frequently changing and unscheduled tasks
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
- 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 exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
