Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job overview

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor role is onsite at the Mendocino County Jail in Ukiah, CA, and pays $58.50–$72 per hour. NaphCare provides healthcare services to correctional facilities, and this role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals. The counselor assesses and treats people in residence with mental illness, substance use disorders, and behavioral concerns. Through evaluations, individualized treatment, counseling, crisis response, and coordinated reentry planning, the role contributes to quality care that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health.

What you'll do

• Conduct mental health evaluations and identify needs and risks
• develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• provide individual counseling and facilitate group therapy
• manage a caseload and coordinate continuity of care
• respond to mental health crises
• collaborate on reentry plans
• maintain clinical records and progress notes
• monitor compliance with site and company policies and applicable standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

ukiah ca

naphcare

licensed mental health counselor

correctional healthcare

individual counseling

group therapy

crisis response

treatment planning

bls cpr

$58.50–$72/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• prescription coverage
• 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution
• tuition assistance
• referral bonuses
• paid time off and holidays
• continuing education and CMEs.

Why this role

Requires an active, unrestricted California license in a listed counseling or social-work discipline, a master’s-prepared degree, active BLS CPR certification, and at least three years of clinical experience. Schedule listed as Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

About the employer

Naphcare, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.