LCSW-C Therapist

Job Description

*POSITION SUMMARY*

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) is responsible for providing professional therapy to patients and families including direct therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and coordination of community services/resources. Performance of duties may be autonomous and self-directed as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Department Head of Mental Health.

*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES*

_Achieve Results_

· Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Mental Health to provide high quality mental health services.

· Conducts comprehensive, culturally sensitive bio-psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy and crisis intervention services to individuals and families.

· Provides information and education about mental health issues to individual patients and to families.

· Documents assessment, diagnostic intervention, and treatment data in medical record as indicated by COMAR.

· Provide support to area school systems with recommendations and attend IFSP, IEP, ARD meetings as needed.

_Operational Excellence_

· Ensure all performance improvement activities are managed and performed according to regulatory and accreditation standards, corporate policies, and related measures.

· Demonstrates competency in practice and knowledge of current standards of practice. Maintains credentials and performs current practice expectations within established guidelines.

_Relationships_

· Develop and maintain collaborative internal relationships and partnerships with co-workers, psychiatrists and office staff.

· Develop and maintain favorable external relationships with vendors, contractors, and related resources.

_Leadership & Stewardship_

· Ensures all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional and ethical manner at all times.

· Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

*PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES*

* Conducts comprehensive, culturally sensitive bio-psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy and crisis intervention services to patients and families and complete all clinical interventions as directed.
* Participates in team meetings and participates in Peer Review, continually improving care based on results.
* Develops, evaluates, updates and/or monitors treatment plans for own caseload.
* Assist in maintaining patient pre-authorizations, completing treatment plans in a timely fashion.
* Responsible for accurate, timely communication with the support staff and other clinical staff to maintain high quality services, accurate schedules and clinical records.
* Participates with office on-call schedule.
* All other duties as assigned.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES*

* Knowledge of professional counseling principles, methodology, and ethics and of human psychosocial development within the family, community, and culture.
* Familiarity with brief therapy theories/techniques and therapeutic process. Understanding of techniques for facilitating client motivation to change behavior.
* Knowledge of health and social issues impacting diverse clients and their well-being.
* Possess skills in crisis intervention, client advocacy, case management and evidence base treatment
* Ability to interact effectively as member of interdisciplinary health care team, identify and utilize community resources and communicate appropriately with diverse patient population.

*POSITION REQUIREMENTS*

_Education_

· Graduate of an approved Master’s program in social work and successful completion of internship.

· Licensed in the State of Maryland as an LCSW-C.

_Experience_

· 3 or more years experience in health care setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person