LSW

Cfg Health System Llc; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems, LLC is seeking a Licensed Social Worker / Professional Counselor to provide mental health services within a correctional facility. You will conduct intakes, assessments, crisis interventions, and deliver tailored individual and group therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop treatment plans, document progress, and ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, while maintaining compliance with policies, HIPAA and PREA regulations, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Current and valid licensure as LAC, LSW, LPC, or LCSW in the service state.
• Experience in behavioral health services within correctional settings preferred.
• Ability to conduct individual and group therapy.
• Strong documentation and progress-note skills.
• Crisis intervention capabilities and risk assessment proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health intakes, assessments, and crisis interventions.
• Provide individual and group counseling tailored to inmate/patient needs.
• Analyze psychosocial and behavioral factors to guide treatment planning and interventions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Serve as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Provide observational feedback and professional insights within the team setting.
• Refer inmates/patients to appropriate external services upon release to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions addressing identified treatment needs.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all inmates/patients.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, ethical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the behavioral health program.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Verbal & written communication

HIPAA / PREA compliance

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree (social work, psychology, counseling, or related)

Current LAC/LSW/LPC/LCSW licensure

Job description

Position SummaryThe Licensed Social Worker / Professional Counselor provides mental health care and support for the inmate/patient population in a correctional facility. This role involves assessing, planning, and delivering individualized treatment services while collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure safe, effective, and rehabilitative mental health care.Education & LicensureMaster’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.Current and valid licensure as an LAC, LSW, LPC, or LCSW in the state where services are provided.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical ServicesConduct comprehensive mental health intakes, assessments, and crisis interventions.Provide individual and group counseling tailored to inmate/patient needs.Analyze psychosocial and behavioral factors to guide treatment planning and interventions.Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team.Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.Treatment Team CollaborationServe as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate and optimize patient care.Provide observational feedback and professional insights within the team setting.Refer inmates/patients to appropriate external services upon release to ensure continuity of care.Program & Environment ManagementFacilitate therapeutic group sessions addressing identified treatment needs.Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all inmates/patients.Ensure compliance with facility policies, ethical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the behavioral health program.Skills & CompetenciesStrong clinical assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.Knowledge of correctional mental health practices and trauma-informed care.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to documentation accuracy.Dedication to ethical practice, patient confidentiality, and professional boundaries.Organizational ExpectationsProvides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and preventionMaintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practiceAdheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulationsParticipate in ongoing quality improvement activitiesCompletes required orientation as directed by the facilityFollows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignmentFollows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence ProtocolUpholds HIPAA and PREA regulationsPunctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shiftsMaintains security clearance for the assigned facilityPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.