Job Description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Behavioral Health Provider

ICE Detention Facility, Tacoma, Washington

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 Tacoma, Washington .

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 or Part-Time Options Available

• Full-Time: Four (4) 10-hour shifts (4/10 schedule)

• Part-Time: Monday & Tuesday

• 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 Washington

• 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

• Health Benefits

• Stable scheduling options (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Why Join This Team?

This role offers meaningful clinical work with a high-need population, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and flexible scheduling options. Providers practice at the top of their license while contributing to continuity of care and behavioral health stabilization in a structured environment.

MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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