Mental Health Associate

Posting Date

05/12/26

Application Deadline

05/19/26

Pay Range

$25.25 - $39.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact on both the criminal justice system and the community by supporting individuals incarcerated within the Maricopa County Jail system. Help promote rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society!

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of mental health professionals within a nationally recognized, accredited organization. You'll tackle complex situations, manage emergencies, and analyze critical data to prioritize effective treatment interventions.

Join our dynamic multidisciplinary Mental Health team and play a pivotal role in transforming lives and shaping a better future. Apply today!

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 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.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

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
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
  
  

We Require

• One year of full-time behavioral health experience, excluding case management
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field
  
  

We Also Value

• Master of social work, counseling, or related field; LMSW, LAC, LAMFT, or LBSW
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Ability to problem-solve complex situations and emergencies
• Intermediate skills in organized task management, efficient data gathering, and coordination of large amounts of information to prioritize treatment interventions
• Knowledge of corrections, community mental health, and mental health terminology
• Experience with triaging internal and external referrals
• Experience with coordinating the completion of Mental Health Petitions with community providers and testifying in court
  
  

Job Contributions

• Provide crisis intervention/rapid response and suicide risk assessment services
• Facilitate individual and group psychoeducation related to improved management of health/behavioral health issues and risk reduction of recidivism in the criminal justice system
• Develop and coordinate community re-entry plans that address risk factors associated with recidivism in the criminal justice system
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and contacts to support the patient's effective transition back to the community
• Complete suicide risk and bio-psychosocial assessments and clinical reports/mental health forms under the supervision of an independently licensed professional
• Obtain treatment records and coordinate care with family, community providers, and others relevant to healthcare and community re-entry plan
• Maintain HIPAA patient confidentiality in the management of information
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team in the management of patient care and departmental objectives, including participation in mental health staff and department meetings and initiatives
• Adhere to all applicable professional standards and requirements, including modeling the code of ethics associated with licensure and certification and meeting regulatory, licensure, accreditation, health assessment, and CPR requirements
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must successfully complete a thorough background check
• Must be able to work in a jail and within close physical proximity with others. May have frequent work interruptions
• May respond to crisis radio calls and emergencies
• Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required. You will be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius
• Must be able to respond to emergencies
  
  

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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