Psychiatric Caseworker - Forensic Setting

Reliable Health Care Services, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Health Care Services, Inc. seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Caseworker to support forensic patients at Stein Forensic Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. The role involves coordinating care, developing service plans, and aiding rehabilitation within a secure inpatient setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of behavioral health experience, including crisis intervention and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, or forensic settings.
• Experience with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care and treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support client goals and progress.
• Provide case management, counseling, and rehabilitative skills to patients.
• Coordinate services among clinical staff, social workers, and community providers.
• Monitor client participation and document progress and outcomes.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate aftercare and housing referrals.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Job description

Psychiatric Caseworker - Forensic Setting

Psychiatric Caseworker Las Vegas , Nevada Sep 9, 2026

Location: Stein Forensic Hospital (Las Vegas, NV)
Hourly Rate: up to $38.87, depending on experience
Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Reliable Health Care Services is seeking a experienced and dedicated Psychiatric Caseworkers (PCW) to provide case management and supportive services to forensic psychiatric patients at Stein Forensic Hospital. The PCW works in a secure inpatient psychiatric environment and supports a multidisciplinary treatment team by coordinating patient care, developing service plans, monitoring treatment progress, and helping clients achieve rehabilitation and recovery goals.

Stein Forensic Hospital

Stein Forensic Hospital is a secure forensic psychiatric facility serving individuals under court order for competency evaluation, restoration, or long-term psychiatric treatment. The environment requires a strong awareness of safety protocols and therapeutic communication skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care or treatment plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support client goal setting and treatment progress
• Provide case management, supportive counseling, and rehabilitative skill-building to patients
• Coordinate services among clinical staff, social workers, and community providers
• Monitor client participation and document behavioral observations, progress, and outcomes
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate aftercare, housing referrals, and community linkage
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and skills development activities
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral support to patients experiencing psychiatric instability
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans
• Follow all safety protocols in a secure forensic setting, including de‑escalation procedures
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and continuing education sessions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing client services in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, or forensic settings
• Experience in working with clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and case management principles.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Successfully pass fingerprint‑based background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with forensic psychiatric populations
• Training in trauma‑informed care and behavioral de‑escalation

About Reliable Health Care Services:

Since 1991, Reliable Health Care Services has been supplying the private sector and government with highly qualified medical personnel. We are Certified by The Joint Commission and offer placement opportunities at premier healthcare programs, medical facilities, and hospitals.