Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Care Career; California (MO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Career in Crescent City, CA seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to deliver behavioral health services in a secure clinical setting. The role involves assessments, treatment planning, and counseling for patients with serious mental illness, trauma, and substance-use concerns.

Required are an active California LCSW license and current BLS certification. Weekly pay ranges from $2,800 to $3,400 for a full-time contract, with a structured onboarding and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted California LCSW license.
• Recent clinical social work experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to complete required background and facility clearances.
• Experience in corrections, inpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or another high-acuity setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and clinical evaluations
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling services
• Complete crisis intervention and suicide-risk assessments
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and facility staff
• Participate in treatment-team meetings and case consultations
• Support continuity of care and discharge planning
• Follow all facility procedures, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

CA LCSW license

Job description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Crescent City, CA Pay: $2,800 to $3,400 per week Schedule: Full-time contract assignment

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide behavioral health services in a secure clinical setting in Crescent City, California. This position is ideal for an experienced clinician who is comfortable working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, trauma, substance-use concerns, and other complex behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and clinical evaluations
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling services
• Complete crisis intervention and suicide-risk assessments
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and facility staff
• Participate in treatment-team meetings and case consultations
• Support continuity of care and discharge planning
• Follow all facility procedures, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted California LCSW license
• Recent clinical social work experience
• Current BLS certification
• Strong assessment, documentation, and crisis-intervention skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to complete required background and facility clearances
• Experience in corrections, inpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or another high-acuity setting is preferred

Compensation and Assignment Details

Weekly pay between $2,800 and $3,400, depending on experience and assignment details Full-time contract opportunity Consistent weekly schedule Potential for extension based on facility need and performance Support throughout onboarding, compliance, and assignment

Qualified candidates must be able to work professionally in a structured and secure environment while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.