Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Local Contract: $84.13 Hourly Travel Contract:$3,600 Weekly
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Location: Soledad, CA (Correctional Facility)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Nightingale's List: Nightingale's List is a leading healthcare staffing agency known for providing high-quality staffing solutions to healthcare facilities across America. We specialize in staffing correctional facilities, delivering professional and compassionate care through our dedicated team of healthcare providers.
Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide mental health services at a correctional facility in Soledad, CA. This role demands a professional who is prepared to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, offering mental health support and counseling to a diverse inmate population.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Provide therapeutic counseling and support to inmates struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, and the psychological effects of incarceration.
- Maintain diligent and confidential patient records in compliance with legal, ethical, and facility standards.
- Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment strategies and patient progress.
- Offer crisis intervention services and develop discharge plans to promote sustained recovery and reintegration.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
- Current LCSW license in California.
- Proven experience as a LCSW, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in correctional facilities.
- Deep knowledge of HIPAA and relevant state and federal regulations pertaining to social work in correctional settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Resilient and effective in high-pressure and challenging environments.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth through continued education and training.
- Support from a dedicated and experienced team.