Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Eloy, AZ

Wander Staffing • Eloy, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Wander Staffing is seeking one (1) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) for ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) in Eloy, AZ. This is an ongoing contract position through 2032, with a compensation rate of $51.95 W2. The role involves providing comprehensive mental health services to detainees within a correctional healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as an LCSW at the independent level. Candidates with 8-11 months may be considered for a waiver.
• Current, full, and unrestricted LCSW license in Arizona
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Permanent Resident Card, I-551)
• Must pass the DHS background investigation and be privileged by IHSC
• Able to communicate proficiently in English and/or Spanish
• Must have a REAL ID or passport to enter the facility
• Must be able to respond on foot to any medical emergency in the facility within four (4) minutes and perform CPR standing or kneeling
• Long periods of standing and walking, including over uneven surfaces; may need to lift moderately heavy patients or equipment and help people exit the building during an emergency

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting
• Experience implementing a new mental health treatment program and/or a Modified Therapeutic Community treatment model

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health evaluations, individual and group therapy, and case management for detainees, including programming within a Modified Therapeutic Community model.
• Provide direction and oversight to a multidisciplinary team, including behavioral health technicians and interns.
• Write evaluation reports for ICE/OPLA legal counsel on individuals placed on the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) List.
• Provide weekly reports to the HQ Behavioral Health Unit on individuals on the SMI list and in segregation.
• Serve as the suicide prevention program coordinator when the Supervisory BHP is absent.
• Train ICE and medical staff on mental health topics, including suicide prevention, hunger strikes, abuse and neglect, and victims of torture.
• Coordinate discharge planning, placements, and continuity of care with the HQ Behavioral Health Unit, including Post Order Custody Reviews (POCR).
• May provide telehealth for patients at other IHSC facilities (only in states where you are licensed).
• May respond to, or coordinate the response to, medical emergencies.

Benefits

• Flexibility with scheduling is required.
• Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level