Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Professional
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Job Description
Posting Date
04/08/25Application Deadline
05/08/25Pay Range
$70500 $101000 AnnuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
If you love complex clinical challenges and you value working within a sophisticated multidisciplinary team consider joining the Correctional Health Team!
You will work handinhand with multidisciplinary team members including psychiatrists psychologists and medical staff to ensure that CHS responds to urgent mental health needs provides continuity of care and offers appropriate mental health services to patients in the county jail system. Your expertise can be utilized to assess individuals with varying degrees of mental illness psychosis/agitation substance abuse and potential risk of harm to themselves or others.
Are you ready to serve the community and make a difference Apply now!
About Us
Its time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industryleading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Perform work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite 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
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Two years of clinical mental health experience postmasters degree
Masters degree in social work counseling psychology or a related field from an accredited program and completion of clinical training hours necessary to achieve independent licensure
A valid unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)/Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC) OR
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
We Also Value
Broadbased work experience with the seriously mentally ill (SMI) substance abuse direct mental health services and crisis work
Job Contributions
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members including psychiatrists psychologists and medical staff
Coordinate regarding psychosocial treatment issues related to patient care
Present relevant findings that pertain to mental status and patient risk in an acute environment
Prepare comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments mental status exams treatment plans and other clinical reports
Complete all required mental health forms and documents in the patients medical record
Provide individual treatment and crisis intervention services
Complete and coordinate Mental Health Petitions with community providers and testify in court as needed
Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group treatment
Conduct shortterm solutionfocused therapy with the use of treatment plans goals and objectives
Develop treatment plans for patients with serious mental illness and cooccurring disorders
Maintain familiarity with mental health diagnoses that correspond to ICD9DM and DSMIV TR (DSM 5 manuals
Coordinate treatment with MSCO courts and community providers for continuity of care
Maintain patient confidentiality in the management of information and in accordance with HIPAA rules
Adhere to and model the code of ethics associated with clinical specialty license or certification
Meet regulatory licensure health assessment and CPR requirements
Working Conditions
Must complete a CPR certification during new hire orientation
Must complete an MCSOHR fingerprint background check
Must be able to work inside a jail environment consisting of working in close proximity to inmates and other staff and being indoors in a confined area handling multiple or complicated tasks
Requires accuracy decisionmaking and concentration skills to be vigilant in a teamwork environment
Performs a high volume of work under short deadlines or with time pressures to complete frequently changing and unscheduled tasks
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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
