Job Description

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Social Workers (LSW) to provide services at correctional facilities within the State of Colorado. The ideal candidates will provide professional mental health services to inmates to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.

• Ref #: BD-505-04
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Location: Various locations, Colorado
• Facility Type: Correctional facilities
• Job Type: Contract
• Rate: $50

Requirements:

• Active CO license

Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health care to inmates with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those at high risk for suicide and self injury.
• Develop mental health treatment plans to serve as the basis for treatment.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Provide care to inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
• Perform routine mental health assessments and interviews to determine progress.
• Update diagnosis and psychiatric needs levels.
• Refer inmates to psychology for more complex psychological assessment.
• Provide information to psychiatry to include client history, previous diagnoses, and alternative treatment available.
• Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health crisis.
• Render clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates.
• Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for transition to receiving units.
• Perform care consistent with the scope of licensure and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Work effectively with fellow medical staff and treatment team members.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.

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