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Pays $35-$38.5/hr — Counselor market median is ~$76k (8 jobs)

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Naphcare

Grand Junction, Colorado

Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - PRN

CounselorPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN correctional mental health counselor in Grand Junction, CO. Provide counseling in a jail setting. Pay $35-$38.50/hr. Requires 3+ years clinical experience.

Join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – PRN in Grand Junction, Colorado. NaphCare is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LMSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, etc.) to join our team of medical professionals in the Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35 - $38.50/hour.
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous employee benefits

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.

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 setting. They collaborate with medical and correctional staff to develop treatment plans, perform evaluations, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess an active, unrestricted licensure in Colorado such as LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a mental health or acute care setting is required, with preference given to those with correctional healthcare experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Mental health counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningCase managementPsychological assessmentSubstance abuse treatmentDischarge planningGroup therapyIndividual therapyDSM-V criteriaCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCorrectional healthcarePatient educationReporting

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Naphcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
1,001-5,000 employees
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salaries
Generous employee benefits
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