What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Facility Mental Health Specialist position at Nightingale's List?
This Correctional Facility is seeking a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join their team. As an LCSW, you will play a pivotal role in providing mental health services to inmates, ensuring their well-being and rehabilitation.
Job Overview
- Location: Correctional Facility
- Job Type: Contract
- Duration: 24 weeks
The successful candidate will have a current LCSW certification valid in California, a minimum of 12 continuous months of similar experience within the last 3 years, and proficiency in English, both oral and written.
Your responsibilities will include delivering mental health services under the guidance of the Senior Psychologist or Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric disorders, and documenting all care provided.
You will also participate in crisis interventions, group psychotherapy, and face-to-face interviews, potentially at cell fronts, and facilitate patient transitions within the institution.
This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to maintain safety and security, ensuring proper conduct of inmates to prevent any harm.
Responsibilities
- Mental health services delivery
- Evaluation and management of psychiatric disorders
- Documentation of care provided
- Crisis interventions and group psychotherapy
- Patient transition facilitation
Requirements
- LCSW certification in California
- Minimum 12 continuous months of similar experience
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written
About Nightingale's List
We are a premier healthcare staffing agency based in California, offering diverse job opportunities across America. From travel and per diem to contract and long-term roles, we cater to the unique needs of our healthcare professionals.
