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05/19/25Application Deadline
05/22/25Pay Range
$24.50 $38.00 hourlyJob Type
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Correctional HealthAbout the Position
Make a meaningful impact on both the criminal justice system and the community by supporting individuals incarcerated within the Maricopa County Jail system. Help promote rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society!
In this role youll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of mental health professionals within a nationally recognized accredited organization. Youll tackle complex situations manage emergencies and analyze critical data to prioritize effective treatment interventions.
Join our dynamic multidisciplinary Mental Health team and play a pivotal role in transforming lives and shaping a better future apply today!
About Us
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industryleading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population providing medical dental mental health psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment (i.e. MedicationAssisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our departments 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
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance with consistent schedules
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
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We Require
One year of fulltime behavioral health experience excluding case management
Bachelors degree insocial work psychology sociology or a related field
We Also Value
Master of social work counseling or related field; LMSW LAC LAMFT or LBSW
Bilingual in Spanish/English
Ability to problem solve complex situations and emergencies
Intermediate skills in organized task management efficient data gathering and coordination of large amounts of information to prioritize treatment interventions
Knowledge of corrections community mental health and mental health terminology
Experience with triaging internal and external referrals
Experience with coordinating the completion of Mental Health Petitions with community providers and testifying in court
Job Contributions
Provide crisis intervention/rapid response and suicide risk assessment services
Facilitate individual and group psychoeducation related to improved management of health/behavioral health issues and risk reduction of recidivism in the criminal justice system
Develop and coordinate community reentry plans that address risk factors associated with recidivism in the criminal justice system
Maintain knowledge of community resources and contacts to support thepatients effective transition back to the community
Complete suicide risk and biopsychosocial assessments and clinical reports/mental health forms under the supervision of an independently licensed professional
Obtain treatment records and coordinate care with family community providers and others relevant to healthcare and community reentry plan
Maintain HIPAA patient confidentiality in the management of information
Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team in the management of patient care and departmental objectives including participation in mental health staff and department meetings and initiatives
Adhere to all applicable professional standards and requirements including modeling the code of ethics associated with licensure and certification and meeting regulatory licensure accreditation health assessment and CPR requirements
Working Conditions
Must successfully complete a thorough background check
Must be able to work in a jail and within close physical proximity with others. May have frequent work interruptions
May respond to crisis radio calls and emergencies
Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required. You will be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5mile radius
Must be able to respond to emergencies
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.
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