LCSW

About the role

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive mental health care and support to the inmate/patient population within a correctional facility. The LCSW assesses, plans, and delivers individualized treatment services while collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure the safety, well-being, and rehabilitation of inmates/patients.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current and valid licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT or equivalent in the state where services are provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health intakes, assessments, and crisis interventions.
• Provide individual and group counseling tailored to inmate/patient needs.
• Analyze psychosocial and behavioral factors to inform treatment planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Actively participate as a member of the treatment team to coordinate care and implement interventions.
• Provide observational feedback and professional insights to the multidisciplinary team.
• Refer inmates/patients to appropriate external resources and services upon release.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions addressing identified treatment issues.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all inmates/patients.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, ethical standards, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the facility and behavioral health program.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of correctional mental health practices and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.