Licensed Social Worker

SUMMARY

Provides for the care and management of the mental health needs of the inmate/patient population of a correctional facility.   

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provides mental health services such as intake, crisis intervention, individual counseling and group counseling .
• Analyzes psychological/psychosocial aspects of individual interrelationships to gain understanding of an individual’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. 
• Acts as a member of the treatment team to determine, coordinate and implement appropriate inmate/patient care.
• Prepares and regularly maintains progress notes and discharge summaries on patients.  
• Maintains a therapeutic and safe environment for all inmate/patients.
• Facilitates regular therapeutic groups that address specific identified treatment issues and reinforces the inmate/patient’s treatment plan.
• Provides observational feedback within the multidisciplinary team context.
• Refers inmate/patient for outside services once released.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field. 
• Must possess a current and valid LAC, LSW, LPC or LCSW for the state in which services are provided.