Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW or LPC) - MAT Experience

NaphCare is currently hiring Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSW or LPC) with expertise in Medical Assisted Treatment (Substance Abuse) 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 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.

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:

• Knowledge of the treatment modalities such as Methadone, Suboxone, Sublocade, and Vivitrol medications in conjunction with Addictions Counseling for treatment
• 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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