Licensed Mental Health Counselor

5 days ago
Atlanta, GeorgiaFull TimeMental Health Counseling
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Correctional, Full Time in United States. Overview NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LCMHC, etc.) to join our team of medical professionals in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities

  • specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards

Requirements

  • Experience / Skills / Requirements Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc.
  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Correctional, Full Time.

Key Skills

AssessingDiagnosingTreatingMental Health EvaluationsProgress NotesTreatment PlansDSM-V / DSM-V-TR CriteriaCase File ManagementPatient EducationGroup TherapyPolicy ComplianceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConfidentialityBLS CPR CertificationClinical Experience
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Naphcare a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Counseling psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Counseling — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Counseling position at Naphcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Assessing, Diagnosing, Treating, Mental Health Evaluations, Progress Notes, Treatment Plans, DSM-V / DSM-V-TR Criteria, Case File Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and behavioral issues while ensuring quality care and protecting patient rights. Duties include collaborating with staff, performing evaluations, docum...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Contribution, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, Free CMEs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Counseling psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Naphcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Company Contribution
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Free CMEs
2.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

5d ago