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Reno, NV - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

NaphCare is seeking to hire an experiencedClinical/Mental Health Professionalto join ourJail Based Treatment Program THRIVE that operates as a 30-bed adult specialized behavioral health unit at Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno NV.

The Clinician will conduct psychosocial assessments develop individualized treatment plans evaluate treatment goals and provide individual and group therapy using psychoeducation evidenced-based therapies coping and social skills building and support to improve patients symptoms of mental illness and/or disability functioning and overall well-being. The ideal candidate has experience working with serious mental illness and/or in a correctional setting and in working within a multidisciplinary team.

THRIVE provides specialized behavioral health services for patients awaiting transfer to a state hospital for further psychiatric treatment. The unit is a therapeutic environment providing intensive day treatment services. By providing patient-centered evidenced-based and holistic care THRIVE seeks to eliminate the need for these patients to transfer to the state hospital or at a minimum to decrease their length of stay once hospitalized. The ultimate aim is to assist defendants in moving forward with their legal case and with their lives in a healthier place.

NaphCare is partnered with the Washoe County Sheriffs Office to provide this program which is supported by the SNAMHS and funded through the NV-DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health.

The Clinician will work alongside correctional officer and with a team of psychiatric providers a psychiatric nurse discharge planner recreational therapist and data coordinator led and supported by a program director. 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

TheClinical/Mental Health Professionalis responsible for assessing diagnosing and treating patients in residence ensuring they receive quality care that protects their rights dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

Qualifications

Position Requirements / Preferred Experience Finish

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

NaphCareis 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 benefitswe strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

NaphCare has a partnership withNetCEthat provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Want a better idea of what its like to work in a jailSee what our MHPs do:

NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare please firstapplydirectly to the position to initiate the application processthen send your resume to and Ill be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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