About the role
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our dynamic mental health and behavioral care team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your expertise will support individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and trauma-related issues. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, ensure clinical documentation compliance, and promote holistic patient well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve while advancing your professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough mental health and behavioral assessments utilizing diagnostic tools such as ICD-10/ICD-9 codes and DSM criteria.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and motivational interviewing.
- Provide crisis management and intervention for patients experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral emergencies.
- Collaborate with medical professionals to coordinate psychiatric patient care, medication management, and psychopharmacology consultations.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation adhering to HIPAA regulations, medical terminology standards, and clinical confidentiality policies within electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.
- Engage in case management activities such as patient care planning, data collection for clinical research, and follow-up assessments.
- Work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and those with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder to deliver tailored mental health interventions.
- Support patients through intake procedures, mental health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning aligned with clinical documentation standards.
Experience
- Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with current state licensure required.
- Proven experience in psychotherapy modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, addiction counseling, and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise working with children, adolescents, geriatrics, or individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders such as autism or Alzheimer’s disease.
- Experience working within hospital settings or home & community care environments preferred.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and data collection purposes.
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to psychiatric patient care and familiarity with CPT coding and ICD coding systems (ICD-10/ICD-9).
- Ability to perform mental health assessments, behavioral health interventions, and diagnostic evaluations effectively.
- Strong understanding of clinical social work principles including client communication, case management strategies, and evidence-based practices in mental health counseling.
Join us in delivering compassionate mental health services that transform lives! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual’s well-being is prioritized through expert care and innovative approaches. This is a paid opportunity designed for passionate professionals eager to make a lasting impact in the community while advancing their career in behavioral health.
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person