Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Remote Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to join our dynamic mental health and social services team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive clinical support to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and elderly individuals, across various settings. Your expertise will drive impactful patient care through evidence-based practices, including psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining high standards of clinical confidentiality and documentation. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health and social well-being, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess a broad skill set spanning medical social work to addiction counseling, this opportunity is for you!
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine individual patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and applied behavior analysis tailored to each client’s condition.
- Engage in individual and group therapy sessions focused on mental health counseling, behavioral health, PTSD care, addiction counseling, and working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
- Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to foster patient engagement and facilitate behavior change.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care within hospital settings or community-based programs, ensuring compliance with clinical documentation standards and HIPAA policies.
- Maintain accurate medical records using EMR/EHR systems while adhering to medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and clinical confidentiality policies.
- Provide crisis management and crisis intervention services for patients experiencing acute mental health or behavioral crises.
- Support patients through psychiatric assessments, case management activities, and social work interventions that promote overall well-being.
- Collect data for clinical research projects related to behavioral health outcomes or service efficacy; contribute insights to improve program quality.
- Participate in ongoing professional development related to specialty areas such as geriatrics, pediatrics, Alzheimer's care, or working with individuals with disabilities.
Experience
- Valid licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent in your state.
- Proven experience in psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, or applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly populations across diverse settings such as hospitals or community clinics.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation; experience with medical records management aligned with HIPAA standards.
- Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and familiarity with medical terminology relevant to psychiatric patient care.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder is highly desirable.
- Background in crisis management, trauma-informed care including PTSD treatment approaches, addiction counseling or substance use disorder interventions preferred.
- Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies related to mental health services is a plus.
Join us in transforming lives through compassionate mental health support! This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working remotely within a supportive team environment that values your expertise and professional growth.
Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60656
