Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Delano, CA

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Location: Delano, California
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (6-9 months, with potential for extension)
Pay Range: $77.31 - $79.31 per hour

Position Overview

A full-time contract opportunity is available for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide behavioral health services in a secure clinical environment in Delano, CA. This role offers consistent hours, with the potential to convert into a permanent state position offering full benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled workdays to respond to patient emergencies
• Conduct patient interviews and obtain detailed psychosocial and health histories
• Assess and document actual and potential diagnoses and treatment needs
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care based on clinical expertise and patient conditions
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in compliance with standards
• Ensure prompt response to patient inquiries and coordinate referral follow-ups
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals to deliver integrated care

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 12 continuous months of direct patient care within the last 3 years
• Licensure: Valid California LCSW license (hard copy required)
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Identification: Valid photo ID, Drivers License, or Passport

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Weekly Payroll via Direct Deposit
• 40 Hours Paid Sick Time
• Contract Extension Bonus
• Pre-employment costs covered (Physical, Drug Test, Mask Fit, Background Check)
• Opportunity for temp-to-perm state employment with full benefits (if available)