LSCW Needed for Correctional Contract in CA

Job description

Job Details: LCSW

Location : Correctional Facility in Calipatria, California
Pay Rate $65.00 to $69.00 Per Hour
Schedule : 6 to 9 months Full Time Contract Eligible for extension
Mon - Fri : 08:00am -04:30pm
Mon - Thru : 07:00am - 05:30pm
Requirements: LCSW


Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current

Valid Photo ID Driver’s License or Passport (Required)

Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association

Valid California Social Worker license Hard Copy (Required)

Duties/Responsibilities LCSW shall include, but are not limited to: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accuracy in communications is critical to ensure timely, correct care is provided.

Periodically serves as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled workdays for patient emergencies.

Advanced specialty knowledge, clinical skills, and expertise to assess patients and develop a list of actual and potential needs/diagnoses.

Responsible for gathering health history of patients through an interview of patient and/or family members.

Applies advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in planning and implementation of patient’s care.

Maintain patient documentation in a prompt and comprehensive manner.

Ensures patient calls are returned and patient follow ups for referrals are handled promptly

Provide outstanding behavioral healthcare for clients of all ages by collaborating with primary health care providers, specialists, psychiatrists, dependency programs and other healthcare professionals

• 6 month contract