Psychiatric Caseworker - Forensic SettingLocation: Stein Forensic Hospital (Las Vegas, NV)
Hourly Rate: up to $38.87, depending on experience
Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
The PCW works in a secure inpatient psychiatric environment and supports a multidisciplinary treatment team by coordinating patient care, developing service plans, monitoring treatment progress, and helping clients achieve rehabilitation and recovery goals.
Stein Forensic Hospital:Stein Forensic Hospital is a secure forensic psychiatric facility serving individuals under court order for competency evaluation, restoration, or long-term psychiatric treatment. The environment requires a strong awareness of safety protocols and therapeutic communication skills.
Responsibilities Include:- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care or treatment plans
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support client goal setting and treatment progress
- Provide case management, supportive counseling, and rehabilitative skill-building to patients
- Coordinate services among clinical staff, social workers, and community providers
- Monitor client participation and document behavioral observations, progress, and outcomes
- Develop discharge plans and coordinate aftercare, housing referrals, and community linkage
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups and skills development activities
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral support to patients experiencing psychiatric instability
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans
- Follow all safety protocols in a secure forensic setting, including de-escalation procedures
- Attend required trainings, meetings, and continuing education sessions
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field
- Minimum 2 years of experience providing client services in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatry, or forensic settings
- Experience in working with clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and case management principles.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Successfully pass fingerprint-based background and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working with forensic psychiatric populations
- Training in trauma-informed care and behavioral de-escalation
Benefits:- Highly competitive pay
- Health, Dental and Vision available for full time employees
- Paid Time Off (PTO) with annual increases
- 401(k)
- CEU & Professional Development reimbursements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And much more!!
