Licensed Social Worker (LBSW or LMSW)
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About the job
Ally Psychiatry | Etowah County Jail | Gadsden, Alabama
Full-Time | Onsite | Salary + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Ally Psychiatry is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join our behavioral health team serving patients at Etowah County Jail in Gadsden, Alabama.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with behavioral health needs through psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, therapeutic services, resource coordination, and discharge planning. The ideal candidate is organized, empathetic, and comfortable working in a structured correctional healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ mental health needs, social circumstances, and support systems.
- Perform suicide risk assessments and assist with appropriate safety planning and clinical coordination.
- Identify community resources and coordinate referrals for mental health treatment, substance use services, housing, and other support needs.
- Develop and coordinate discharge plans to promote continuity of care following release or transfer.
- Provide individual and/or group therapy, as appropriate to licensure, qualifications, and facility needs.
- Assist with probate court-related matters and coordinate with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, correctional staff, and other members of the treatment team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
- Advocate for patients and help connect them with appropriate behavioral health and community services.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful behavioral healthcare services
- Collaborative clinical environment with an interdisciplinary team
Join Ally Psychiatry
If you are passionate about helping individuals access behavioral health care, coordinating essential resources, and supporting successful transitions to community-based services, we encourage you to apply.
Position: Full-Time Licensed Social Worker (LBSW or LMSW)
Location: Etowah County Jail - Gadsden, Alabama
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Join Ally Psychiatry and help make a difference in the lives of individuals who need access to quality behavioral healthcare.
Requirements
- Active Alabama LBSW or LMSW license in good standing.
- Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, professional approach when working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- Ability to work onsite in a correctional setting and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Correctional, inpatient, behavioral health, or crisis assessment experience is a plus.
From ALLY Psychiatry's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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