LCSW Corrections Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Behavioral Health Provider
ICE Detention Facility, Jena, Louisiana
Overview
We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a Behavioral Health Provider at a facility housing individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Jena, Louisiana.
The Behavioral Health Provider functions as a subject matter expert in mental health and substance use disorders, delivering comprehensive behavioral health services to a complex adult population. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, independence, and experience managing serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in a structured, secure environment.
Schedule & Work Hours
Full-Time or Part-Time Options Available
Full-Time: Four (4) 10-hour shifts (4/10 schedule)
Part-Time: Monday & Tuesday
On-Site Position
Daily Duties
Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations to support treatment planning for detainees with serious mental illness or mental disorders
Refer patients to acute or inpatient psychiatric care as clinically indicated
Provide direct mental health services, including on-site counseling and individual and group psychotherapy
Deliver substance abuse education and behavioral analysis for individuals with mental health and substance use concerns
Conduct specialized programming within a Modified Therapeutic Treatment Community (MTTC) model
Collaborate with medical providers, contract staff, and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care
Provide education and consultation on treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with co-occurring diagnoses
Key Responsibilities
Provide mental health treatment to individuals presenting with:
Sexual or physical assault, abuse, or neglect
Suicidal ideation, dangerous behaviors, or psychosis
Provide post-discharge follow-up care for individuals returning from inpatient psychiatric treatment
Develop, manage, and monitor individualized treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health technicians
Provide oversight and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, behavioral health technicians, and interns as applicable
Assess and evaluate mental health conditions using DSM-V diagnostic criteria
Refer patients to outside treatment facilities when clinically necessary
Serve as a mental health consultant to other healthcare professionals within the facility
Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to complete assessments, evaluations, referrals, and discharge summaries
Respond to or coordinate response to medical or psychiatric emergencies as required
Provide care across the lifespan as appropriate to the facility setting
Qualifications
Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Licensure
Current, permanent, full, and unrestricted LCSW license in the state of Louisiana
Independent practice licensure required
Experience
Minimum one (1) year of experience as an independently licensed clinical social worker
Demonstrated skill in assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health conditions and serious mental illness
Certifications
BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Preferred (Not Required)
Experience in a detention, correctional, residential, or secure healthcare setting
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Time
Health Benefits
Stable scheduling options (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Why Join This Team?
This role offers meaningful clinical work with a high-need population, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and flexible scheduling options. Providers practice at the top of their license while contributing to continuity of care and behavioral health stabilization in a structured environment.
MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.