Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Correctional Healthcare
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Montgomery, AL
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Correctional Healthcare works onsite at Kilby Correctional Facility in Mt. Meigs, AL; the listing location is Montgomery, AL. Compensation is not specified. NaphCare provides healthcare services to correctional facilities, and this role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals. The counselor assesses, diagnoses, and treats residents with mental illness, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues. The role supports quality care, patient rights and dignity, positive behavioral change, and a safe, secure environment through counseling, treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with facility staff.
What you'll do
- Conduct and document mental health evaluations, progress notes, counseling notes, and treatment plans
- collaborate with medical, mental health, and correctional staff
- participate in training and patient education
- provide group therapy
- manage case files and reports
- participate in hearings
- monitor compliance with site and company policies and applicable standards.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- licensed mental health counselorcorrectional healthcaremental health evaluationsindividual counselinggroup therapytreatment planningsubstance use disorderskilby correctional facilitymt. meigs alnaphcarebls cpralabama licensure
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- prescriptions through the health plan
- employee assistance program
- 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution
- tuition assistance
- referral bonuses
- term life insurance
- paid time off and holidays
- continuing education and CMEs.
Why this role
Requires an active, unrestricted Alabama license as a qualified mental health professional, a master’s-level preparation, and active BLS CPR certification; correctional healthcare experience is preferred.
About the employer
Naphcare, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
- Occupation code
- 21-1014.00
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Listing ID: 207a0590-748b-4584-b707-4e49e7775f61