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Job description
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Behavioral Health Provider
ICE Detention Facility, Eloy, Arizona 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 Eloy, Arizona .
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: Four (4) 10-hour shifts
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 Arizona
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
Paid Holidays
CE Allowance
Paid Health Benefits
Why Join This Team?
This position offers the opportunity for impactful clinical work with a high-need population and fosters strong collaboration across disciplines. Providers will practice to the full extent of their license while playing a key role in maintaining continuity of care and supporting behavioral health stabilization in a structured setting.
MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.
Worksite address
eloy, AZ, 85231, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.