Mental Health Licensed Associate (Swing Shift)
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.
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
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 upcoming 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 12.27% 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
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
