Mental Health Licensed Associate (LMSW, LAC, LAP)

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About the Position

Are you committed to serving your community and making a difference in the lives of those who need mental health support? Do you want to use your skills and strengths as a member of a collaborative team? As a mental health professional, you will support patients in the county jail system.

As a Mental Health Licensed Associate, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow under the supervision of an independently licensed practitioner who meets your board's requirements as a supervisor. This allows you to receive the clinical experience and supervision needed to advance your career and enable you to become independently licensed. Are you ready to service the community and make a difference? Apply now!

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud to Offer

• Join a dynamic and diverse team

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Work with a wide array of tools and technologies

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of behavioral health experience

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field from an accredited program

• Valid, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a:

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), OR

  • Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), OR

  • Licensed Associate Psychologist (LAP)

We Also Value

• Behavioral health experience in a correctional health setting

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and other clinical forms

• Provide individual and group psycho-education and crisis intervention services

• Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care

• Develop and coordinate patient discharge/re-entry plans

• Obtain relevant treatment records, and coordinate care with family members, community providers, and others relevant to the patient's care and community re-entry plan

• Maintain and update a list of community resources to support the patient's transition and re-entry back to the community, including civil commitment procedures, RBHA services, and criminal justice processes

Working Conditions

• Ability to work inside a jail environment, consisting of working in close proximity to inmates and other staff and being indoors in a confined area

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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