Licensed Mental Health Professionals - (FT, PT, PRN, and Temporary Contract)

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Job description

Overview:

NaphCare is currently hiring Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Dependent and Independent Licensed, LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.) just like you to join our team at the Santa Cruz County Jail located in Santa Cruz, CA. Full Time Shifts, Part Time, PRN shifts are available. Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience. Shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability. Pay rates range from $45.00 - $61.75 per hour based on Shift, FT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience.

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits:

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
On-site education
Free Continuing Education!
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.):

Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes and suicide watch notes
Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients' mental health care and release dates
Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
Provide goal oriented intervention directed toward management of terminal illness; reaction/adjustment to illness; strengthening of family/support system; conflict resolution related to chronic illness
Counsel and provide intervention to assist in the transition to being incarcerated
Document thoroughly all tasks as stated in client's medical record to maintain social work recording and statistics
Initiates and/or participates in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy
Qualifications:

Qualifications for Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.):

Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a ( LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc. ) in CA
Can be Dependent or Independently Licensed
A valid CPR card
A minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in a mental health 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.

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to with the position and location you're interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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