NaphCare is hiring a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join our team of medical professionals at the San Diego County Jail located in San Diego, CA. 

Payrates range from $45.90 - $48.45/hour

As a Correctional Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs), you will provide mental health services, including assessments, treatments, and support to the facility residents, while working alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), is responsible for providing performing and documenting mental health evaluations, developing treatment plans, and monitoring progress notes. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Providing individual and group therapy, including specialized groups like substance abuse or sex offender therapy
• Intervening in crisis situations, including suicide prevention and emergent mental health needs
• notes
• Participating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
• Collaborating with other professionals, such as medical staff, correctional officers, and social workers, to provide holistic care
• Preparing inmates for release by connecting them with community resources and support services

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Master's prepared pre-licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted associate licensure in CA
• Valid CPR card

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals, correctional staff and judges
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V / DSM-V-TR criteria
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

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:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. 

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position then send your resume to elizabeth.forristall@naphcare.com and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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

#NCMHH