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LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Detention Center

MDPerm, Eloy, Arizona, United States, 85231

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Behavioral Health Provider ICE Detention Facility, Eloy, Arizona

Overview We 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 Hours

Full-Time:

Four (4) 10-hour shifts

On-Site Position

Daily Duties

Conduct comprehensive

mental health evaluations

to support treatment planning for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disorders

Refer patients to

acute or inpatient psychiatric care

as clinically indicated

Provide

direct mental health services , including on-site counseling and

individual and group psychotherapy

Deliver

substance abuse education and behavioral analysis

for individuals with mental health and substance use concerns

Conduct specialized programming within a

Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community (MTTC) model

Collaborate with medical providers, contract staff, and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care

Provide education and consultation on treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with

co-occurring diagnoses

Key Responsibilities

Provide mental health treatment to individuals presenting with:

Sexual or physical assault, abuse, or neglect

Suicidal ideation, dangerous behaviors, or psychosis

Provide post-discharge follow-up care for individuals returning from inpatient psychiatric treatment

Develop, manage, and monitor

individualized treatment plans

in coordination with behavioral health technicians

Provide oversight and consultation to

multidisciplinary teams , behavioral health technicians, and interns as applicable

Assess and evaluate mental health conditions using

DSM-V diagnostic criteria

Refer patients to outside treatment facilities when clinically necessary

Serve as a

mental health consultant

to other healthcare professionals within the facility

Utilize the

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

system to complete assessments, evaluations, referrals, and discharge summaries

Respond to or coordinate response to

medical or psychiatric emergencies

as required

Provide care across the lifespan as appropriate to the facility setting

Qualifications Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Licensure

Current, permanent, full, and unrestricted

LCSW license in the state of Arizona

Independent practice licensure required

Experience

Minimum

one (1) year of experience

as an independently licensed clinical social worker

Demonstrated skill in assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health conditions and serious mental illness

Certifications

BLS for Healthcare Providers

(American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred (Not Required)

Experience in a

detention, correctional, residential, or secure healthcare setting

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Why 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.

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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