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Social Worker

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $35 /Hr. on W2
United States, Colorado, Cañon City
Aug 07, 2025
Job Title: Social Worker Location: Canon City, CO 81212 Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration: 3+ Months Job Description: We are seeking a licensed or experienced unlicensed Mental Health Clinician to provide comprehensive mental health care to a specialized inmate population with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and individuals at high risk for suicide and self-injury. Both licensed and unlicensed candidates with relevant experience will be considered. Role & Responsibilities: Manage a caseload primarily consisting of inmates with moderate to high mental health treatment needs. Develop individualized mental health treatment plans. Provide individual and group therapy sessions. Conduct routine mental health assessments and interviews to monitor patient progress. Update diagnoses and psychiatric care levels as needed. Refer inmates for complex psychological assessments as necessary. Provide client history and treatment information to psychiatry. Coordinate emergency and non-emergency transfers for inmates experiencing acute mental health crises. Provide clinical guidance to non-clinical staff involved in inmate mental health care. Ensure continuity of care by facilitating appropriate referrals and sharing necessary documentation during inmate transitions. Minimum Qualifications: Valid, active license from Colorado or a participating Social Work Licensure Compact state as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Psychologist Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Minimum of one year of licensed or license-candidacy experience, preferably with mental health or sex offender populations. Experience in mental health counseling and/or crisis intervention is required.