Maricopa County

Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentCorrectional HealthAbout the PositionIf you love complex clinical challenges and value work within a sophisticated multi-disciplinary team, consider joining the Correctional Health Team!. You will work hand-in-hand with multi-disciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and medical staff, to ensure that CHS responds to urgent mental health needs, provides continuity of care, and offers appropriate mental health services to patients in the county jail system.. Your expertise can be utilized to assess individuals with varying degrees of mental illness, psychosis/agitation, substance abuse, and potential risk of harm to themselves or others.. About UsCorrectional 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).. Proud to OfferJoin a dynamic and diverse teamOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyWork with a wide array of tools and technologiesLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsPaid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System.

mental health professional

Posting Date03/18/24Application Deadline04/21/24Pay Range$66,750 - $95,500 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentCorrectional HealthAbout the PositionIf you love complex clinical challenges and value work within a sophisticated multi-disciplinary team, consider joining the Correctional Health Team!You will work hand-in-hand with multi-disciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and medical staff, to ensure that CHS responds to urgent mental health needs, provides continuity of care, and offers appropriate mental health services to patients in the county jail system. Your expertise can be utilized to assess individuals with varying degrees of mental illness, psychosis/agitation, substance abuse, and potential risk of harm to themselves or others. Are you ready to service the community and make a difference? Apply now!About UsCorrectional 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 OfferJoin a dynamic and diverse teamOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyWork with a wide array of tools and technologiesLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsPaid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa 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 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:Two years of behavioral health experience post-master's degreeMaster's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field from an accredited program and completion of clinical training hours necessary to achieve independent licensureA valid, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as aLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), ORLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), ORLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)We Also ValueBroad-based work experience with the seriously mentally ill (SMI), substance abuse, direct mental health services, and crisis workJob ContributionsCoordinate regarding psychosocial treatment issues related to patient carePresents relevant findings that pertain to mental status and patient risk in an acute environmentPrepare comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, mental status exams, treatment plans, and other clinical reportsProvide individual treatment and crisis intervention servicesComplete and coordinate Mental Health Petitions with community providers and testify in courtFacilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group treatmentConduct short-term, solution-focused therapy with the use of treatment plans, goals, and objectivesDevelop treatment plans for patients with serious mental illness and co-occurring disordersMaintain familiarity with mental health diagnoses that correspond to ICD-9DM and DSM-IV TR (DSM 5) manualsCoordinate treatment with MSCO, courts, and community providers for continuity of careWorking ConditionsAbility to work inside a jail environment, consisting of working in close proximity to inmates and other staff and being indoors in a confined areaSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!

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