Mental Health Licensed Associate (Swing Shift)

Posting Date

10/20/25

Application Deadline

11/20/25

Pay Range

$62,000 - $85,500 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

Are you committed to serving your community and making a difference in the lives of those who need mental health support?  Do you want to use your skills and strengths as a member of a collaborative team?  As a mental health professional, you will support patients in the county jail system.

While working in this position, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow under the supervision of an independently licensed practitioner who meets board’s requirements as a supervisor.  This allows you to receive the clinical experience and supervision needed to advance your career and enable you to become independently licensed.

Are you ready to service the community and make a difference? Apply now!

Please note that the scheduled hours for this position are from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM.

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 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.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One year of behavioral health experience

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program

• A valid, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a:

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), OR

  • Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), OR

  • Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) / Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC) OR

  • Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)

We Also Value

• Behavioral health experience in a correctional health setting

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and other clinical forms as required under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional

• Provide individual and group psycho-education and crisis intervention services under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional

• Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care

• Develop and coordinate patient discharge/re-entry plans

• Obtain relevant treatment records and coordinate care with family members, community providers, and others relevant to the patient's care and community re-entry plan

• Maintain and update a list of community resources to support the patient's transition and re-entry back to the community, including civil commitment procedures, RBHA services, and