Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - Full Time

Naphcare

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Grand Junction, Coloradofrom $34Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker – Correctional Mental Health in United States. Overview NaphCare 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 Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado. We currently have a Full Time position available!

Key Responsibilities

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

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

Salary: $71.1K - $75.1K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker – Correctional Mental Health.

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentCrisis interventionIndividual counselingGroup therapyTreatment planningCase managementDSM-V criteriaSubstance abuse treatmentDischarge planningPsychotropic medication knowledgeClinical documentationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCorrectional healthcarePatient education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - Full Time at Naphcare a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Naphcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Naphcare lists compensation for this physician position at $34k to $36k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($34k–$36k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health assessment, Crisis intervention, Individual counseling, Group therapy, Treatment planning, Case management, DSM-V criteria, Substance abuse treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed 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 develop treatment plans and ensure compliance with healthcare sta...

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

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