Correctional California LCSW/LMHC - Telehealth - F/T
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- Contract · remote
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- Includes call
- Weekends
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Job Description
Correctional LMHP - Telehealth
MindCare Solutions is a leader in delivering comprehensive mental health services across a variety of settings. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we are committed to high-quality care and strong provider support. We are seeking Licensed Mental Health Providers (LCSW, LPCC) who are interested in partnering with a growing organization that values collaboration and a strong team-oriented culture, working within a correctional setting.
- Schedule: 1099 or Full-Time; dayshift
- Compensation: negotiable
- Location: Telehealth - California Licensed
Position Summary
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including intake screenings, risk evaluations, and diagnostic evaluations for incarcerated individuals.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Provide individual and group therapy services, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor patient progress and response to treatment, adjusting interventions as clinically appropriate.
- Perform crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and emergency response.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal guidelines.
Collaborate with medical staff, correctional officers, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and safe patient care.
Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and discharge/reentry planning.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, policies, and procedures, including those specific to correctional healthcare.
Provide psychoeducation to patients regarding mental health conditions, coping strategies, and medication adherence (as applicable).
- Support continuity of care by coordinating with community providers upon release.
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safety protocols within the correctional environment.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Mental Health Provider (LCSW, LPCC) in the CA.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience (correctional, forensic, or inpatient experience preferred).
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Experience conducting assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide prevention.
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a secure environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet all facility credentialing requirements.
Benefits (W2)
- Clinician-first mentality
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Competitive Salary
- Malpractice Coverage
- Full Health & Wellness Benefits
- HSA/FSA
- 401k with 4% match
- Disability
- Life/ Ad&D
- Positive/Motivated Culture
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Flextime
- PTO
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals. Provide individual and group therapy while managing crisis interventions and maintaining compliant clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Correctional California LCSW/LMHC - Telehealth - F/T at MindCare Solutions a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,104 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
MindCare Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 36 active listings.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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