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Licensed Clinical Social Worker /

Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistLocation:

Crescent City, CAPay:

$2,800-$3,400/week, based on license and experience

Schedule:

Full-time contractCare Career is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a full-time contract opportunity in a correctional healthcare setting in Crescent City, CA.This role provides mental health services to adult patients in a secure facility setting. The clinician will complete assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, documentation, and ongoing clinical support as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical assessments and mental health services to assigned patients
• Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and required documentation
• Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and clinical support as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication with medical, mental health, and custody teams
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow all facility policies and procedures
• Support patients with serious mental illness, adjustment concerns, trauma, substance use history, and other behavioral health needs

Requirements:

• Active California LCSW or LMFT license
• Minimum 12 months of recent experience preferred
• BLS certification preferred or required by facility
• Ability to work in a correctional/secure healthcare environment
• Must be able to complete required onboarding, background clearance, and facility compliance requirements
• Strong documentation, communication, and crisis intervention skills

Preferred Experience:

• Correctional healthcare
• Community mental health
• Crisis intervention
• Substance use or co-occurring disorders
• Serious mental illness
• Forensic or high-acuity behavioral health settings

Compensation:

Pay ranges from $2,800-$3,400 per week based on license, experience, and assignment details.

Care Career partners with healthcare facilities to connect qualified clinicians with meaningful contract opportunities. This is a great opportunity for an LCSW or LMFT who is comfortable working in a structured setting and wants to make an impact with an underserved patient population.