Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - Full Time Days
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join NaphCare, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor – Full Time Days in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Independently Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, ect.) to join our team of medical professionals in the Lee County Jail in Fort Myers, Florida.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health, dental & vision insurance from day one
- Prescriptions free through health plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K and Roth with company contribution from day one
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join NaphCare, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor – Full Time Days.
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental illnesses and substance use disorders within a correctional facility. They collaborate with medical and security staff to provide quality care while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an independent license such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC and possess at least 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health or acute care setting. The role requires the ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening, along with the physical capability to perform tasks like CPR.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In Florida, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (48 salary observations; 136 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (1,843 salary observations; 3,749 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 14% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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