Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor

Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or CounselorLocationUS-OH-CincinnatiID2025-25117CategoryMental HealthPosition TypeFull-TimeRecruiter : is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC) to join our team of medical professionals in the Hamilton County Justice Center in Cincinnati, OH.As a Correctional Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor, 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.ResponsibilitiesJob Duties / ResponsibilitiesThe Licensed Social Worker 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 environmentPerforming and documenting mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes, individual treatment plans, addressing criminogenic needs and promoting positive behavioral change to prepare residents for releaseParticipating in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staffDocumenting and managing case files, patient progress, preparing reports, and participating in hearingsInitiating and/or participating in patient education and treatment programs, such as developing educational materials and providing group therapyMonitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standardsQualificationsExperience / Requirements / Qualifications / SkillsA minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in a mental health care or acute care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferredMust have knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and a working knowledge of psychotropic medicationsCorrectional counselors must be able to remain calm under pressure while assess patients' situations, underlying causes of their behavior and be able to develop interventions and treatment plansEffective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionalsStrong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notesMust have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirementsMust pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screeningPhysical Capabilities:Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull

Created: 2025-12-03