Entry level mental health Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Posting Date

01 / 30 / 25

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

84,500 - $123,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

Would you like to be a part of an endeavor to make a difference in your community? Are you someone who helps others find meaning in life and ways to re-engage with society? Your skills, knowledge, and experience can be a tremendous resource for our dynamic, accredited, nationally recognized mental health team.

As a Mental Health Manager, you will collaborate with internal and external agencies to optimize and oversee patient care in a correctional health setting. We will count on you to advocate and guide the mental health staff to provide world-class patient care and service delivery and set priorities in a cooperative and effective manner. Will you be the one that enables us to deliver exceptional results? Apply now to inspire a great team!

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 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.

Proud To Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Exceptional work-life balance, with flexible work schedule options

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

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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We Require

Four years of post-graduate clinical experience

Valid, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Arizona or eligible to obtain upon hire

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field

We Also Value

Supervisory experience

Certification by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care as a Certified Correctional Health Professional

Experience with triaging internal and external referrals

Experience with coordinating the completion of Mental Health Petitions with community providers and testifying in court

Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Job Contributions

Optimizes and oversees patient care and service delivery through the development and implementation of policies and clinical practice guidelines

Facilitates training for mental health staff regarding processes, policies, and protocols associated with technology, documentation, correctional safety standards, and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards

Engages mental health staff in professional and clinical skills development, acquisition of continuing education units, performance goal setting, and accountability for progress

Collaborates with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), CHS departments, Mental Health Managers, Community Clinic representatives, and administration regarding the entire continuum of patient safety and health

Provides direct clinical care during staff absences if necessary and engages the support of colleagues as needed when barriers to service provision arise

Provides guidance and support for all assigned licensed and unlicensed mental health staff through regular clinical supervision

Participates with colleagues in ongoing program development, enhancement and expansion of services, and change initiative management

Cooperates with human resources in the recruitment, selection, and training of new staff

Facilitates and documents team meetings with the standards set by NCCHC

Coordinates staff schedules and attendance; reviews, approves, and submits biweekly employee timesheets

Problem-solves complex situations and emergencies

Working Conditions

Ability to work in a jail with close physical proximity to others and frequent work interruptions

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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