Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — Correctional Mental Health, Wilmington NC

ID: BD-878-38

Location: Correctional institution, Wilmington, North Carolina
Service setting: Correctional — On-site clinical coverage
Position type: Contract/Locum (Full-time preferred; part-time considered)
Contract length: Ongoing
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Required credentials and experience:

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina LCSW license in good standing
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience
• Experience with correctional or public behavioral health systems preferred

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide mental health services to offenders, including assessments, screenings, individual counseling, and group therapy
• Perform initial mental health and psychosocial evaluations for individuals in custody
• Participate in behavioral programming and develop aftercare/reentry plans
• Maintain accurate, timely, HIPAA-compliant documentation in the HERO electronic health record system
• Coordinate care with correctional facility staff and external treatment agencies
• Follow facility security procedures, clinical policies, documentation standards, and professional ethics

Skills and expectations:

• Clinical competence in assessment, short- and long-term counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment planning
• Ability to work within correctional environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Reliable on-site presence and adherence to facility rules and schedules