Social Work - Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Care Career

Job DescriptionCare Career is seeking a Social Work Correctional Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a travel job in Soledad, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Licensed Clinical Social WorkerDiscipline: Social WorkDuration: 26 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 10 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Overview:The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides professional mental health services within a correctional facility. This role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, providing psychotherapy, and collaborating with medical and behavioral health teams to ensure the highest quality of patient care. The LCSW utilizes advanced clinical judgment and maintains accurate, timely documentation to ensure proper communication and compliance with institutional policies.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and gather patient health histories through interviewsDevelop and implement individualized treatment and care plans tailored to patient needsProvide therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention services for diverse patient populationsServe as clinician-of-the-day for mental health emergencies as assignedMaintain prompt, accurate, and comprehensive patient documentationCommunicate effectively to ensure timely and appropriate patient careCollaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, and support staff to coordinate multidisciplinary careEnsure patient follow-ups and referrals are handled promptly and efficientlyApply advanced clinical knowledge and best practices to assess, plan, and deliver care in compliance with ethical and professional standardsRequired Qualifications:Active California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license (hard copy required)Minimum of 12 continuous months of experience within the past 3 years providing direct patient care in a public or private institutionCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart AssociationValid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport)Current clinical competenciesBenefits: Contract extension bonus40 hours of paid sick timeWeekly payroll via direct depositPaid pre-employment requirements (physical, drug screening, mask fit testing, and background check)Opportunity for temp-to-perm transition into a state position with full state benefitsJob Type: Full-timeBenefits: Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insurance   About Care CareerCare Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen.With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of.Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US.BenefitsReferral bonusWeekly payMedical benefitsContinuing EducationDental benefitsVision benefits