Corrections Social Worker (LCSW)

A rehabilitation services organization in Georgia is looking to add a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to their Corrections team at one of their facilities in Clayton County. In this role, the Corrections Social Worker (LCSW) will be responsible for provision of full range of mental health outpatient services from initial assessment, treatment planning, supportive counseling and case management as well as aftercare planning, group psychotherapy, suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention. 

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (possible extension)
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Setting: Detention Facility

Responsibilities:

The Corrections Social Worker (LCSW) will:

• Conduct mental health interviews, screenings, and evaluations to determine appropriate mental health services and treatment plans to address specific mental health needs
• Provide supportive mental health services, including: brief individual counseling, group counseling (process or psycho-educational), and specialty group counseling (anger management, coping skills, end of sentence, life term, etc.)
• Provide case management services to ensure continuity of ongoing service delivery
• Prepare all related mental health documentation following applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner
• Respond to psychological emergencies and provide crisis intervention (involuntary hospitalization, placement under observation due to suicide risk, or inability to adjust within general population due to symptoms of mental illness)
• Conduct post-release planning and communicate with community based mental health facilities for referral and continuity of care
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience providing Mental Health services in an Institutional setting
• Master's Degree in a Mental Health related field (Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work)
• GA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Solid assessment and documentation skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• Master's Degree
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)