Licensed Therapists Counselors - $7K Sign-On Bonus!

h2Overview/h2 pNaphCare is hiring an experienced strongLicensed Counselor / Therapist /strongstrong(LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.)/strong to join our team of medical professionals in the strongPerryville Arizona Department of Corrections /stronginstrong Goodyear, Arizona./strong/p p /p pPay rates range from strong$36.00/strong to strong$42.00 /strongper hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, experience, and licensure status (Dependent or Independent).  /p p /p pWe offer astrong $7,000 sign on bonus /strongfor Full-Time employees!/p p /p pNaphCare offers supervision for Dependently Licensed Psychology Associates. Come gain your hours and grow your career in the rewarding and exciting field of correctional healthcare!/p p /p pAs a strongCorrectional Licensed Counselor or Therapist/strong, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs./p h2Responsibilities/h2 pThe strongLicensed Counselor / Therapist /strongis responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in residence with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues ensuring they receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:/p ul liCollaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment/li /ul ul liPerforming and documenting mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, individual treatment plans, addressing criminogenic needs and promoting positive behavioral change to prepare residents for release /li liParticipating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff/li liDocumenting and managing case files, patient progress, preparing reports, and participating in hearings/li liInitiating and/or participating in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy/li /ul ul liMonitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards/li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongEducation / Licenses / Certifications/strong/p ul liMaster's prepared degree in counseling or related field, i.e. social work /li liHas an active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, LPCC, etc.) in state/li /ul ul liMust possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)/li /ul ul liA minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred/li liMust 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/li liCorrectional 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/li liEffective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionals /li liStrong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes/li /ul ul liAbility to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues/li /ul ul liMust 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/li listrongMust pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening/strong/li /ul pstrong /strong/p pstrongPhysical Capabilities:/strong/p pMust 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./p p /p pstrongWhy Join NaphCare?/strong/p pNaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, strongwe strongly support career advancement within the company. /strong/p p /p pstronguNaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:/u/strong/p ul liHealth, dental vision insurance that starts day one!/li liPrescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one/li liLowest Cost Benefits! /li liEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) services/li li401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!/li liTuition Assistance/li liReferral bonuses/li liTerm life insurance at no cost to the employee/li liGenerous paid time off paid holidays/li liFree continuing education and CMEs/li /ul p /p pstrongWant a better idea of what it’s like to work in a jail? /strongstrongSee what our Licensed Counselors do:/strong/p pNaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube/p p /p pIf you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, strongapply directly to the position to initiate the application process/strong, and I’ll be in touch./p pstrongem /em/strong/p pstrongemEqual Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/em/strong/p pstrong /strong/p pstrongFollow Us:/strong Instagram strong|/strong Facebook strong|/strong LinkedIn strong|/strong Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare/p