Forensic Restoration Specialist and Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Overview

NaphCare is currently hiring a Mental Health Rehab Therapist to join our Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) Facility, San Diego, CA. Within the JBCT program, the Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist/ Recreational Therapist will assess clients, plan and implement diverse therapeutic groups, and evaluate treatment/recreational goals all aimed at competency to stand trial restoration. The ideal candidate has experience in mental health treatment provision and in working within a multidisciplinary team.

The Jail-Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) program, a California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) satellite program, operates as a 30-bed adult male unit at the San Diego Central Jail. Our patients receive psychiatric and mental health services aimed at restoring their competency to stand trial so that they may proceed with pending criminal charges in the court system and move forward in their lives in a healthier place.

NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do. NaphCare Benefits for full-time employees include:• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan• Health, dental & vision insurance• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution• Tuition Assistance to further your education• Referral bonuses when you help us find talented team members• NaphCare University - for convenient online learning• Term life insurance at no cost to you• Generous paid time off & paid holidays At NaphCare, we want you to be able to use your skills. Our site positions include roles such as performing and electronically documenting mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes and suicide risk assessments, as well as escalating patient needs to providers where appropriate. We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions or resume to talent.acquisition@naphcare.com. We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Responsibilities

Position Description:

• Serve as contributing member to the JBCT multidisciplinary treatment team
• Assess patients to inform intervention planning
• Facilitate and document mental health recreation therapy groups
• Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients' mental health care
• Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff Demonstrate general knowledge of mental health treatment provision

Qualifications

Qualifications for Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs):

• Master''s prepared pre-licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted associate licensure in California
• 1 year experience preferred
• Valid AHA BLS CPR card

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you're interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran