Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor Full Time
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Job Location:
Grand Junction, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 36
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Pay rates range from $34.20-$36.10 per hour. Pay rates range per hour based on employment status site needs licensure and experience.
As a Correctional Licensed Social Worker 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. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority and the days are never dull you will have various duties to keep you engaged. 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
Job Duties / Responsibilities
The Licensed Social Worker 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:
- Collaborating with medical mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment
- Performing and documenting mental health evaluations progress notes individual and group counseling notes individual treatment plans addressing criminogenic needs and promoting positive behavioral change to prepare residents for release
- Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients security personnel and healthcare staff
- Documenting and managing case files patient progress preparing reports and participating in hearings
- Initiating and/or participating in patient education and treatment programs such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy
- Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures taking appropriate corrective action and ensuring compliance with ACA NCCHC standards
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
- A minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting with correctional healthcare experience preferred
- Must have knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders discharge planning principles of social work basic principles of individual and group behavior and a working knowledge of psychotropic medications
- Correctional counselors must be able to remain calm under pressure while assess patients situations underlying causes of their behavior and be able to develop interventions and treatment plans
- Effective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionals
- Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
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 Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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 NaphCareapply directly to the position to initiate the application process and Ill be in touch.
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
NaphCare is an innovative provider of correctional healthcare services in jails and prisons.
