Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly qualified Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) and Certified Licensed Professional Counselor (CLPC) to join our multidisciplinary mental health team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in clinical counseling, psychotherapy, and behavioral health services, with a strong focus on working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those requiring crisis intervention. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care, utilizing evidence-based practices within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful applicant will demonstrate proficiency in documentation, HIPAA compliance, and clinical research methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality mental health services.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations for diverse patient populations, including children, geriatrics, and individuals with disabilities.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling utilizing therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and crisis intervention techniques.
- Implement evidence-based interventions tailored to specific needs such as PTSD care, addiction counseling, autism spectrum disorder support, Alzheimer’s care, and Geriatrics.
- Collaborate with medical professionals to coordinate patient care plans while maintaining accurate medical records in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Engage in case management activities including treatment planning, progress monitoring, data collection for clinical research, and documentation aligned with HIPAA regulations.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to foster patient engagement and promote positive behavioral change.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches that incorporate social work principles and medical terminology expertise.
Requirements
- Valid LCSW-C license issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners or equivalent licensing authority; active CLPC certification required.
- Proven experience in psychotherapy, mental health counseling, and behavioral health within hospital or community settings.
- Demonstrated expertise working with children, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), PTSD patients, and geriatrics.
- Strong knowledge of medical documentation standards including CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-9/10 coding systems for diagnoses.
- Familiarity with EMR systems for patient records management and data collection purposes.
- Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations using ICD coding standards; familiarity with special education processes is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to perform intake assessments effectively and engage clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of crisis management protocols and experience providing crisis intervention services.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality. Join our team dedicated to advancing mental health through compassionate care, innovative practices, and professional excellence!
Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Silver Spring, MD 20904
