Job Description

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to provide behavioral health services, including assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning, to individuals in custody within a correctional facility in Whatcom County, Washington State. The ideal candidate will have experience in correctional, forensic, or public health settings and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective care coordination, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Job Quick Facts

• Ref#: BD-1016-08

• Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Specialty: Correctional Behavioral Health

• Job Type: Contract

• Location: Whatcom County, Washington State

• Coverage Type: Onsite

• Service Setting: Correctional Facility

• Facility Type: County Jail

• Shift Schedule: Full-time and part-time shifts available (may include evenings, weekends, and holidays)

• Compensation: $65/hour

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program

• Current, active LCSW license in the State of Washington

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience (preferably in correctional, crisis, or public behavioral health settings)

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and behavioral health interventions

• Familiarity with NCCHC standards and Washington State RCWs 71.05 and 71.24

• Strong skills in documentation, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Ability to work effectively in a secure, fast-paced healthcare setting

• Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening

• Current CPR/BLS certification (AHA-approved)

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, behavioral health evaluations, and crisis interventions.

• Provide short-term individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices.

• Monitor and support individuals with serious mental illness, including those on suicide watch or detoxification protocols.

• Coordinate treatment planning with psychiatrists, medical staff, and custody personnel.

• Participate in care coordination, critical incident reviews, and reentry/discharge planning.

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Support quality assurance and ensure compliance with NCCHC, WAC, RCW, and facility behavioral health policies.

• Promote continuity of care through collaborative teamwork and discharge readiness planning.

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