Mental Health Counselor - Masters

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Mental Health Counselor to join our team of medical professionals in the Mobile Metro County Jail in Mobile, Alabama.

As a Mental Health Counselor , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Counselor is 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 :

• Conducting mental health evaluations, including gathering psychosocial histories, administering psychological tests, and identifying mental health needs and risks
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on assessments, incorporating various therapeutic approaches and interventions
• Providing individual counseling and facilitating group therapy sessions to address a range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse
• Managing a caseload of inmates, coordinating care with other professionals, and ensuring continuity of care
• Responding to and managing mental health crises, providing immediate support and stabilization
• Collaborating with inmates, correctional staff, and community-based resources to develop comprehensive reentry plans that support successful community reintegration
• Working closely with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and correctional staff, to ensure effective and coordinated care
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, progress notes, and other required documentation
• Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

Physical Capabilities :

Must 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.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare 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, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include :

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our Licensed Counselors do :

NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube

If you would like to s peak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , then send your resume to melissa.miller@naphcare.com and I'll be in touch.

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