Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Texas; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC seeks a mental health clinician to deliver services at a correctional facility in the United States. The role focuses on evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and therapy for inmates with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and suicide risk, under a contractual arrangement.

The ideal candidate will provide solo and group therapy, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and coordinate with psychiatry and other staff to ensure continuity of care for inmates

Qualifications

• Active Colorado license or licensure via Social Work Licensure Compact state.
• License types include LCSW, LPC, or LMFT as per specialty.
• Contract position at correctional facilities.
• Experience with mental health evaluations and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop Mental Health treatment plans as the basis for treatment.
• Provide individual and group therapy to inmates.
• Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews.
• Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
• Refer inmates for complex psychological assessments.
• Collaborate with psychiatry to share client history and treatment options.
• Ensure emergency and non-emergency transfers for acute crises.
• Provide clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Education

Active Colorado license (LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

SW licensure compact eligibility

Job description

Sterling, United States | Posted on 08/26/2025

• Specialty Allied - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Job Type Contract
• Date Opened 08/26/2025
• City Sterling
• Country United States

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a mental health clinician to provide services at a correctional facility within the State of Colorado. The ideal candidate will provide professional mental health services to inmates, including mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and therapeutic interventions for individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and high suicide risk.

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Facility Type: Correctional facilities
• LPC- $60
• LMFT- $50

Requirements

• Valid, active license from the State of Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact

Responsibilities

• Develop Mental Health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
• Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
• Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment.
• Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available.
• Ensure both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
• Render clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
• Ensure continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units, facilities, or agencies.