LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Correctional Behavioral Health

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Behavioral Health Provider

ICE Detention Facility, Florence, 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 Florence, 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: 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 Federal Holidays
• Paid Health Benefit
• CE Allowance

Why Join This Team?

This role offers meaningful clinical work with a high-need population, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and flexible scheduling options. Providers practice at the top of their license while contributing to continuity of care and behavioral health stabilization in a structured environment.

MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.