Lic Clin Social Worker

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Bridgeton, NJ

3d•$53 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive mental health care and support to the inmate/patient population within a correctional facility. The LCSW assesses, plans, and delivers individualized treatment services while collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure the safety, well-being, and rehabilitation of inmates/patients.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
Current and valid licensure as an LCSW, LSW, LPC, or equivalent in the state where services are provided.
Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
Knowledge of correctional mental health practices and trauma-informed care.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
Ability to work in a secure correctional environment, adhering to safety and security protocols.
May require standing, walking, and occasional lifting or assisting patients.
Must respond appropriately in high-stress or emergency situations.
Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health intakes, assessments, and crisis interventions.
Provide individual and group counseling tailored to inmate/patient needs.
Analyze psychosocial and behavioral factors to inform treatment planning.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
Actively participate as a member of the treatment team to coordinate care and implement interventions.
Provide observational feedback and professional insights to the multidisciplinary team.
Refer inmates/patients to appropriate external resources and services upon release.
Facilitate therapeutic group sessions addressing identified treatment issues.
Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all inmates/patients.
Ensure compliance with facility policies, ethical standards, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the facility and behavioral health program.