Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW or LPC)

Company: Naphcare Inc.
Location: North Brunswick
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:NaphCare is currently hiring Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSW or LPC) with experience in Substance Abuse Counseling just like you to join our team at the Middlesex County Jail located in North Brunswick, New Jersey. 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.NaphCare Full Time Benefits:Prescriptions free of charge through our health planHealth, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!Tuition AssistanceReferral bonusesOn-site educationFree Continuing Education!Term life insurance at no cost to the employeeGenerous paid time off & paid holidaysNaphCare 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.Responsibilities:Responsibilities:Perform and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes and suicide watch notesCoordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients mental health care and release datesParticipate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staffDemonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteriaProvide goal oriented intervention directed toward management of terminal illness; reaction/adjustment to illness; strengthening of family/support system; conflict resolution related to chronic illnessCounsel and provide intervention to assist in the transition to being incarceratedDocument thoroughly all tasks as stated in clients medical record to maintain social work recording and statisticsInitiates and/or participates in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapyQualifications:Qualifications:Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a ( LCSW, LPC ) in New JerseyExperience in Substance Abuse Counseling preferredA valid CPR cardA minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a mental health care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferredMust 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 youre interested in.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran#NCMHHby Jobble

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