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About the Position

Are you committed to serving your community, making a difference in the lives of those who need support, and using your skills and strengths as a member of a collaborative team of mental health professionals? Are you reliable, knowledgeable, and attentive? As a resourceful, direct-care mental health staff member, you will have the opportunity to support the mission of an accredited, nationally recognized team.

If you would like to collaborate and contribute to our endeavor to fulfill our mission and vision, please apply to join our multidisciplinary Mental Health team.

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

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 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 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Three (3) years of experience in the care and treatment of mental health disorders and behavioral difficulties.
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Must complete a thorough background check

We Also Value

• Experience in Behavioral Health

Job Contributions

• Assists licensed professional staff members in assessing the mental status of patients
• Leads organize and participate in therapeutic interactions, guidance, support, and role
• modeling
• Participates as a member of the care team and implements an assigned treatment plan
• interventions
• Communicates with patients in various situations, small groups, activity groups, and as directed
• Assists clinical staff during group activities
• Monitors and reports any unusual behavior or incidents
• Maintains documentation for all patient contact

Working Conditions

Must be able to work inside a jail environment, consisting of working in close proximity to inmates and other staff and being indoors in a confined area handling multiple or complicated tasks. Requires accuracy, decision making, and concentration skills to be vigilant in a teamwork environment. Performs in a high volume of work under short deadlines or with time pressures to complete frequently changing and unscheduled tasks.

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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