NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Clinical/Mental Health Professional to join our Jail Based Treatment Program, THRIVE, that operates as a 30-bed adult specialized behavioral health unit at Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV.
The Clinician will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, evaluate treatment goals, and provide individual and group therapy using psychoeducation, evidenced-based therapies, coping and social skills building, and support to improve patients’ symptoms of mental illness and/or disability, functioning, and overall well-being. The ideal candidate has experience working with serious mental illness and/or in a correctional setting, and in working within a multidisciplinary team.
THRIVE provides specialized behavioral health services for patients awaiting transfer to a state hospital for further psychiatric treatment. The unit is a therapeutic environment, providing intensive day treatment services. By providing patient-centered, evidenced-based, and holistic care, THRIVE seeks to eliminate the need for these patients to transfer to the state hospital or, at a minimum, to decrease their length of stay once hospitalized. The ultimate aim is to assist defendants in moving forward with their legal case and with their lives in a healthier place.
NaphCare is partnered with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide this program, which is supported by the SNAMHS and funded through the NV-DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
The Clinician will work alongside correctional officer and with a team of psychiatric providers, a psychiatric nurse, discharge planner, recreational therapist, and data coordinator led and supported by a program director. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.
The Clinical/Mental Health Professional is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in residence ensuring they receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:
Position Requirements / Preferred Experience
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:
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.
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 janee.ivory@naphcare.com and I’ll be in touch.
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