Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - PRN

Naphcare

1 month ago

Grand Junction, Coloradofrom $35Per Diem / PRNSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - PRN 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: $72.8K - $80K

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

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

Apply to join Naphcare, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - PRN.

Key Skills

AssessingDiagnosingTreatingMental Health EvaluationsGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningDSM-V/DSM-V-TR CriteriaCase File ManagementPatient EducationBehavioral ChangeIntervention DevelopmentCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCrisis ManagementSubstance Use Disorder Treatment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker (MHP) or Counselor - PRN 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 $35k to $38k 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 ($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 Social Work 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 eval...

Benefits package: Competitive salaries, Generous employee benefits, Career advancement support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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