Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - PRN
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – PRN Correctional 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 PRN position available!
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
- Salary: $35-$38.50/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – PRN Correctional.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - PRN at Naphcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Clinical Psychology — Social Worker Career Context
This Clinical Psychology position at Naphcare is open to social worker candidates.
Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Naphcare lists compensation for this social worker position at $35k to $38k annually.
This is approximately 62% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
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 ($35k–$38k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Assessing, Diagnosing, Treating, Mental Health Evaluations, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, DSM-V/DSM-V-TR Criteria, Case File Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Licensed Social Worker 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 ment...
Benefits package: Competitive Salaries, Generous Employee Benefits, Career Advancement. 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 Clinical Psychology social worker jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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