Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Tuition assistance

Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or ACSW): Project SF

Organization: Anchor Point Behavioral Program: Project SF, in-custody therapy with a community bridge program Location: San Francisco County Jail, with community sites and telehealth for bridge phases Employment type: Reports to: Clinical Director (Licensed Clinical Psychologist); ACSW clinicians also receive supervision from a designated LCSW supervisor Compensation: LCSW Starting: $50.00 to $65.00 per hour ACSW Starting $35.00 to 45.00 per hour

About the Role

Anchor Point Behavioral is launching Project SF, a trauma-informed individual therapy program for adults who are incarcerated, with a structured bridge into community care after release. As a clinical social worker, you will provide private one-to-one therapy inside the facility and follow participants through a phased community program, helping them move from incarceration to stable, ongoing support.

We are hiring at two levels:

LCSW: independent clinical service delivery, with optional supervision of associates.

ACSW: direct clinical service delivery under licensed supervision, with hours counting toward licensure.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical services

Conduct private individual sessions of 30 to 45 minutes, based on each client’s clinical needs.

Complete intake assessments, including trauma history, substance use, mental health symptoms, risk, and strengths.

Develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals, and update them as needs change.

Deliver evidence-informed treatment for trauma, addiction, and co-occurring conditions.

Provide culturally and linguistically responsive care, including support for clients facing immigration-related stress. Refer to legal counsel for legal questions.

Assess and respond to suicide, violence, and safety risk following program protocols.

Bridge program

Continue 1 to 2 recommended sessions at release and update the plan of care for community needs.

Carry out the phased community plan: Phase 1 (4 months), Phase 2 (3 months, weekly), and Phase 3 (2 months, 1 to 2 sessions monthly).

Coordinate with the care coordinator on transportation, referrals, and linkage to housing, employment, benefits, and recovery supports.

Complete phase-out planning with exit recommendations, additional resources, continuing therapy options, and mentorship programs.

Collaboration and administration

Work with attorneys, social workers, and other healthcare professionals who refer clients.

Complete timely, compliant documentation in the electronic record.

Participate in case review, supervision, and quality and outcomes reporting.

Follow facility security, clearance, and confidentiality requirements.

Additional for LCSW

Serve as a clinical supervisor for ACSW and other associate clinicians, if qualified and assigned.

Handle more complex cases and assist with admission reviews.

Additional for ACSW

Attend weekly individual and/or group supervision and log supervised hours as required.

Consult with your supervisor on risk, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Practice within the scope allowed for registered associates.

Qualifications

LCSW: required

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from accredited program

Active California LCSW license in good standing

ACSW: required

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from accredited program

Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences associate registration (ASW number) in good standing

Willingness to work under an approved supervisor and complete licensure hours

Both levels: required

Experience or training in trauma and substance use treatment

Ability to pass a background check and facility clearance

Ability to work in a secure correctional setting and travel to community sites

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish (other languages valued)

Experience in corrections, reentry, forensic, or crisis settings

Training in trauma-focused modalities (e.g., CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT-informed skills, motivational interviewing)

Familiarity with immigration-related stress and community resources

Medi-Cal documentation experience

Skills and Qualities

Calm, nonjudgmental, and steady in high-stress settings

Strong boundaries, ethical judgment, and clear communication

Commitment to dignity, confidentiality, and client-centered care

Comfort working as part of a team under clinical psychologist oversight

Working Conditions

In-person sessions in a County Jail facility, which may involve security screening, escorts, and restricted items

Some community and telehealth work during bridge phases