LCSW Corrections Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Behavioral Health ProviderICE Detention Facility, Jena, LouisianaWe are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider at a facility housing individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Jena, Louisiana.The Behavioral Health Provider functions as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorders, delivering comprehensive behavioral health services to a complex adult population. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, independence, and experience managing serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in a structured, secure environment.Full-Time: Four (4) 10-hour shifts (4/10 schedule)Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations to support treatment planning for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disordersRefer patients to acute or inpatient psychiatric care as clinically indicatedProvide direct mental health services, including on-site counseling and individual and group psychotherapyDeliver substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for individuals with mental health and substance use concernsConduct specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community (MTTC) modelCollaborate with medical providers, contract staff, and healthcare professionals to support continuity of careProvide education and consultation on treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with co-occurring diagnosesProvide mental health treatment to individuals presenting with: Sexual or physical assault, abuse, or neglect; Suicidal ideation, dangerous behaviors, or psychosisProvide post-discharge follow-up care for individuals returning from inpatient psychiatric treatmentDevelop, manage, and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health techniciansProvide oversight and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, behavioral health technicians, and interns as applicableAssess and evaluate mental health conditions using DSM-V diagnostic criteriaRefer patients to outside treatment facilities when clinically necessaryServe as a mental health consultant to other healthcare professionals within the facilityUtilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to complete assessments, evaluations, referrals, and discharge summariesRespond to or coordinate response to medical or psychiatric emergencies as requiredProvide care across the lifespan as appropriate to the facility settingMaster's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)Current, permanent, full, and unrestricted LCSW license in the state of LouisianaIndependent practice licensure requiredMinimum one (1) year of experience as an independently licensed clinical social workerDemonstrated skill in assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health conditions and serious mental illnessBLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)Experience in a detention, correctional, residential, or secure healthcare settingPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Sick TimeHealth BenefitsThis role offers meaningful clinical work with a high-need population and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Providers practice at the top of their license while contributing to continuity of care and behavioral health stabilization in a structured environment.MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements. MDPerm