Clinical Social Worker corrections San Luis Obispo, California

Job Details: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Location : Correctional Facility in San Luis Obispo, California
• Pay Rate $68 to $75 Per Hour + Quarterly Bonus
• Schedule : 6 to 9 months Full Time Contract Eligible for extension

Requirements: LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current
• Valid Photo ID Driver’s License or Passport (Required)
• Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association
• Valid California Social Worker license Hard Copy (Required)

Benefits: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Health Insurance / Quarterly Bonus
• 40hrs paid sick time
• Payroll - Weekly direct deposit
• Paid Pre-Employment Testing
• This is a great opportunity for temp to perm state position with exceptional state benefits should one open up

Duties/Responsibilities LCSW shall include, but are not limited to: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Accuracy in communications is critical to ensure timely, correct care is provided.
• Periodically serves as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled workdays for patient emergencies.
• Advanced specialty knowledge, clinical skills, and expertise to assess patients and develop a list of actual and potential needs/diagnoses.
• Responsible for gathering health history of patients through an interview of patient and/or family members.
• Applies advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in planning and implementation of patient’s care.
• Maintain patient documentation in a prompt and comprehensive manner.
• Ensures patient calls are returned and patient follow ups for referrals are handled promptly
• Provide outstanding behavioral healthcare for clients of all ages by collaborating with primary health care providers, specialists, psychiatrists, dependency programs and other healthcare professionals