LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Detention Center
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Behavioral Health ProviderICE Detention Facility, Eloy, ArizonaOverviewWe are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider at a facility housing individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Eloy, Arizona.The Behavioral Health Provider functions as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorders, delivering comprehensive behavioral health services to a complex adult population. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, independence, and experience managing serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in a structured, secure environment.Schedule & Work HoursFull-Time: Four (4) 10-hour shiftsOn-Site PositionDaily DutiesConduct comprehensive mental health evaluations to support treatment planning for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disordersRefer patients to acute or inpatient psychiatric care as clinically indicatedProvide direct mental health services, including on-site counseling and individual and group psychotherapyDeliver substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for individuals with mental health and substance use concernsConduct specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community (MTTC) modelCollaborate with medical providers, contract staff, and healthcare professionals to support continuity of careProvide education and consultation on treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with co-occurring diagnosesKey ResponsibilitiesProvide mental health treatment to individuals presenting with:Sexual or physical assault, abuse, or neglectSuicidal ideation, dangerous behaviors, or psychosisProvide post-discharge follow-up care for individuals returning from inpatient psychiatric treatmentDevelop, manage, and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health techniciansProvide oversight and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, behavioral health technicians, and interns as applicableAssess and evaluate mental health conditions using DSM-V diagnostic criteriaRefer patients to outside treatment facilities when clinically necessaryServe as a mental health consultant to other healthcare professionals within the facilityUtilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to complete assessments, evaluations, referrals, and discharge summariesRespond to or coordinate response to medical or psychiatric emergencies as requiredProvide care across the lifespan as appropriate to the facility settingQualificationsEducationMaster's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)LicensureCurrent, permanent, full, and unrestricted LCSW license in the state of ArizonaIndependent practice licensure requiredExperienceMinimum one (1) year of experience as an independently licensed clinical social workerDemonstrated skill in assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health conditions and serious mental illnessCertificationsBLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)Preferred (Not Required)Experience in a detention, correctional, residential, or secure healthcare settingBenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Sick TimePaid HolidaysWhy Join This Team?This position offers the opportunity for impactful clinical work with a high-need population, fostering strong collaboration across disciplines. Providers will practice to the full extent of their license while playing a key role in maintaining continuity of care and supporting behavioral health stabilization in a structured setting.