About the Position
Are you committed to serving your community, making a difference in the lives of those who need support, and using your skills and strengths as a member of a collaborative team of mental health professionals?

As a resourceful, direct-care mental health staff member, you will have the opportunity to support the mission of an accredited, nationally recognized team. If you would like to collaborate and contribute to our endeavor to fulfill our mission and vision, please apply to join our multidisciplinary Mental Health team.

About the Department of Correctional Health Services
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication-Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department’s culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience
Three years of experience in the care and treatment of mental health disorders and behavioral difficulties

OR
A combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Our Preferred Candidate has
Experience in Behavioral Health
Essential Job Tasks
The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position

Assists licensed professional staff members in assessing the mental status of patients
Leads, organizes, and participates in therapeutic interactions, guidance, support, and role modeling
Participates as a member of the care team and implements an assigned treatment plan interventions
Communicates with patients in various situations, small groups, activity groups, and as directed
Assists clinical staff during group activities
Monitors and reports any unusual behavior or incidents
Maintains documentation for all patient contact

Working Conditions
Must be able to work inside a jail environment, working in close proximity to inmates and other staff, and being indoors in a confined area handling multiple or complicated tasks. Requires accuracy, decision-making, and concentration skills to be vigilant in a teamwork environment. Performs a high volume of work under short
Selection Procedure
The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.