Overview
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 therapeutic interventions, and case management services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Your expertise will support individuals facing a range of challenges such as developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, trauma, PTSD, and complex medical conditions. This position offers an engaging opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through innovative clinical practices and collaborative care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough mental health and behavioral assessments utilizing diagnostic tools such as ICD-10 and ICD-9 coding systems to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions employing evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and crisis intervention techniques.
- Facilitate motivational interviewing and other client-centered strategies to promote positive behavioral change and enhance patient engagement.
- Manage case coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers, community agencies, schools, and families to ensure holistic patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Conduct mental health interventions for patients with diverse backgrounds, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, PTSD, addiction issues, and geriatrics.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives by collecting data, supporting medical documentation standards, and contributing to ongoing studies related to behavioral health outcomes.
- youth & adolescents and adults
- IOP groups
Skills
- Extensive experience in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, and crisis management.
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to foster client motivation for change.
- Strong background in child & family counseling, special education collaboration, and working with individuals with autism or disabilities.
- Knowledge of EMR/EHR systems for efficient documentation and data collection aligned with clinical research standards.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, psychiatric patient care procedures, CPT coding, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), and medical records management.
- Ability to perform comprehensive mental health assessments across diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, Geriatrics care for older adults with Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative conditions.
- Skilled in crisis intervention strategies for managing acute psychiatric episodes or trauma-related incidents.
- Experience working within hospital settings or home & community care environments providing integrated social work services.
- Competence in applying evidence-based practices for addiction counseling and substance use disorder treatment.
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction while maintaining professional standards of clinical documentation and confidentiality.
Join us if you are passionate about delivering impactful mental health services through compassionate care and innovative practices!
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
