Lic Clin Social Worker

Job Details: Job Location: Polk County South County Jail - Frostproof, FL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive mental health care and support to the inmate/patient population within a correctional facility. The LCSW assesses, plans, and delivers individualized treatment services while collaborating with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure the safety, well-being, and rehabilitation of inmates/patients.

 
Qualifications: Education & Licensure

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
Current and valid licensure as an LCSW, LSW, LPC, or equivalent in the state where services are provided.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

Conduct mental health intakes, assessments, and crisis interventions.
Provide individual and group counseling tailored to inmate/patient needs.
Analyze psychosocial and behavioral factors to inform treatment planning.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate and timely progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries.

Treatment Team Collaboration

Actively participate as a member of the treatment team to coordinate care and implement interventions.
Provide observational feedback and professional insights to the multidisciplinary team.
Refer inmates/patients to appropriate external resources and services upon release.

Program & Environment Management

Facilitate therapeutic group sessions addressing identified treatment issues.
Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all inmates/patients.
Ensure compliance with facility policies, ethical standards, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the facility and behavioral health program.

Skills & Competencies

Strong 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 and attention to detail.
Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

Physical & Work Environment

Ability to work in a secure correctional environment, adhering to safety and security protocols.
May require standing, walking, and occasional lifting or assisting patients.
Must respond appropriately in high-stress or emergency situations.

Organizational Expectations

Provides 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 prevention
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

Physical Demands   

The 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.