Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in El Dorado, KS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Location: El Dorado, KS
Agency: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-220505-LCSW-KS
• Title: LCSW
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

This adult male maximum-security correctional facility operates under the Kansas Department of Corrections and is situated in Butler County, approximately 30 miles northeast of Wichita. The facility is located just east of El Dorado along U.S. Highway 54, in a more rural setting outside the main community. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary behavioral health team that includes therapists, NPs, and MDs to support coordinated clinical care for an inpatient population of approximately 250.

El Dorado is a community in south-central Kansas with a population of approximately 13,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Butler County. The area offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions, including El Dorado Lake and State Park, which features swimming beaches, boat docks, camping, cabins, and hiking trails, as well as a bike path connecting the lake to several parks. Residents and visitors may also engage with local institutions such as the Kansas Oil Museum and the Coutts Museum of Art, and participate in recurring community events including live music, library programs, and youth activities. The city is located within driving distance of the Wichita metropolitan area, providing access to additional amenities while maintaining a smaller-town environment.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide individual and group therapy to an adult male correctional population, addressing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger management, substance use, stress management, and adjustment to incarceration. The clinician will complete clinical evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and screenings to develop individualized treatment plans, and will maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. Crisis intervention responsibilities include responding to behavioral health crises, conducting suicide risk assessments, and stabilizing individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns. The clinician will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, case managers, correctional staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care and support reentry preparation.

• Case Load/PPD: 15-20
• Support Staff: Other Therapists, NPs, MDs
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: Yes
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult male correctional population
• Average Length of Stay: Varies - 1-3 years, 3-10 years, or 10+ years
• Census: 250
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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