Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Soledad, CA

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

Position Overview

A full-time opportunity is available for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver mental health and therapeutic services in a secure clinical setting in Soledad, CA. This contract role is ideal for professionals seeking steady hours and the potential to transition into a permanent state position with full benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as clinician-of-the-day during scheduled shifts for emergency care needs
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and health history interviews
• Identify and document mental health diagnoses and treatment plans
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions using advanced clinical skills
• Maintain timely and compliant patient documentation
• Ensure follow-up care is coordinated, and patient calls are responded to promptly
• Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive behavioral healthcare

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 12 continuous months providing direct patient care within the last 3 years
• Licensure: Active California LCSW license (hard copy required)
• Certification: Current 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)
• Potential for temp-to-perm state employment with exceptional benefits