Job Description
Overview:
NaphCare is currently hiring Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSW or LPC) just like you to join our team at the Middlesex County Jail located in North Brunswick, New Jersey. Full Time shifts are available! Shifts and pay rates vary by site and can be discussed upon interview.
NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system.
NaphCare Full Time Benefits:
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
On-site education
Free Continuing Education!
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that 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.
With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.
We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes and suicide watch notes
Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients’ mental health care and release dates
Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
Provide goal oriented intervention directed toward management of terminal illness; reaction/adjustment to illness; strengthening of family/support system; conflict resolution related to chronic illness
Counsel and provide intervention to assist in the transition to being incarcerated
Document thoroughly all tasks as stated in client’s medical record to maintain social work recording and statistics
Initiates and/or participates in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapy
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a ( LCSW, LPC ) in New Jersey
A valid CPR card
A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health 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.
We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Currently hiring, Shift work,