Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Evening Shift

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Evening Shift

Location

US-FL-Land O Lakes

ID

2025-23209

Category

Mental Health

Position Type

Full-Time

Recruiter : Email

peyton.sims@naphcare.com

Overview

NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LCMHC, etc.) to join our team of medical professionals in the P asco County Detention Center in Land O Lakes, Florida.

The weekly schedule is :

• Evening Shift
• 11 : 30am to 10 : 00pm
• Wednesday through Saturday

As a Correctional Licensed Mental Health Professionals , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in residence with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues ensuring they receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to :

Collaborating with medical, mental health and correctional staff to enhance quality patient care while maintaining a safe and secure work environment

Monitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements

Physical Capabilities :

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include :

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our MHPs do :

NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , then send your resume to peyton.sims@naphcare.com and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer : disability / veteran

Follow Us : Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Advancing Correctional Healthcare | NaphCare

#NCM