Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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The ICE facility in Jena, LA, officially known as the LaSalle ICE Processing Center, primarily serves as a detention facility for individuals undergoing immigration proceedings. Located in rural Louisiana, the facility emphasizes security and housing for detainees, offering legal and visitation services to support those in the immigration process. Visitors can expect to see the operations of a secure detention center, which focuses on detainee care, legal access, and facilitating interactions with attorneys and family members through visitation services. The facility also provides healthcare, recreation, and daily living essentials to the individuals in its care.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The LCSW provides direction and oversight to a multidisciplinary team in the implementation and management of an integrated mental health treatment program.
• Deliver direct care to patients in accordance with the scope of practice, licensure, certification, and granted privileges.
• Develop, manage, and monitor patient treatment plans in collaboration with behavioral health technicians.
• Respond to and coordinate responses to medical emergencies as needed.
• Provide telehealth services based on patient needs and healthcare situations.
• Assess and evaluate the mental health of residents according to DSM-5 diagnoses and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to provide written evaluations on the mental health status of individuals placed on the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) list.
• Provide counseling, psychotherapy, group therapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education as required by standards.
• The LCSW treats individuals presenting with signs of sexual or physical assault, abuse, and / or neglect using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Conduct post-discharge follow-up for individuals returning from inpatient mental health treatment.
• Serve as the suicide prevention program coordinator as assigned.
• Develop training and educational materials and provide clinical education to medical and administrative staff.
• Coordinate case management for community treatment placement, hospital placement, and other aftercare situations.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required.
• The LCSW provides oversight and consultation to behavioral health technicians and interns as applicable.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - REQUIREMENTS

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