(Archived) Correctional LCSW - Full Time $$$

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Location: Lancaster, CA
Setting: Department Corrections & Rehabilitation

Under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Supervisor, or Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker and/or the Chief of Mental Health (CMH), the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), provides mental health services to mentally ill inmates/wards. Clinical social workers maintain order and supervise the conduct of patient-inmates/youths, protect and maintain the safety of persons and property, and do other related work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Periodically serves as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies.
• Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate’s current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation.
• Conducts clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed.
• Meets with mentally ill patient-inmates/youths for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc. May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units. In some institutions, multi-tiered housing units may require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances.
• Identifies the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in orders to comprehensively assess diagnose, and manage the presenting symptoms.

• Must have the minimum experience as follow: Minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
• All LCSWs must have the required licenses, permits and/or certifications noted herein.
• Patient-inmate healthcare is of paramount importance. Accuracy in communications is critical to ensure timely, correct care is provided. Therefore, any LCSW providing services must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with CDCR/CCHCS. All LCSWs must be able to speak understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language, Any LCSWs who fail to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform service

Additional Details:

• Full-time position! Day, Eve, NOC shifts available
  
• Compliance with facility regulations and security protocols.
• Training and professional development provided.
• Pay is flexible $70-$72/hour+ depending on experience