Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in urgent need of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to take on a Part-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Lancaster, CA. Position Details 20-24 Hours per week Location: Lancaster, CA Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm-10:00pm (2x10s) but open to the provider completing (2x12s) Rate: $82/hr ($1,640-$1,968/week) Status: Independent Contractor (1099) 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. 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., and may be required to provide such 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 order to comprehensively assess, diagnose, and manage the presenting symptoms. Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses and prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice. Qualifications Must be licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP. #J-18808-Ljbffr