Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)—Telehealth Job Overview
VieMed Healthcare Staffing (VHS) is seeking an Alabama-licensed
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral health services through a statewide school-based telecounseling initiative.
The LICSW will provide virtual counseling and therapy to eligible Alabama public-school students and/or school-district employees using the prime vendor’s secure telehealth and clinical documentation platforms. This remote opportunity is intended to expand access to mental health services by reducing transportation, scheduling and geographic barriers.
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Location: Remote; clinician must be physically located and authorized to practice in Alabama as required by applicable law and licensure standards
Service Population: Eligible Alabama public-school students and school-district employees
Schedule: Flexible; based on program demand, clinician availability and assigned appointments
Compensation: Fee-for-service or contracted rate structure to be provided
Caseload Disclaimer: Appointment availability and caseload volume will be based on participating school systems, participant utilization, clinician availability and program needs. No minimum caseload, scheduled hours or number of encounters is guaranteed unless otherwise stated in the applicable contractor agreement.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family and/or group behavioral health services through secure telehealth technology, as authorized by the program.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans within the LICSW’s professional scope of practice.
- Deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed interventions.
- Provide services to children, adolescents and/or adult school-district employees based on clinician qualifications and assigned caseload.
- Complete accurate, timely and clinically appropriate documentation in the designated electronic health record.
- Follow the prime vendor’s procedures for scheduling, case assignment, consent verification, documentation, care coordination and participant communication.
- Confirm that required consent and authorization are documented before providing services.
- Coordinate care, as authorized, with parents or legal guardians, school-based mental health personnel and other treating providers.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when working with students, families, educators and school personnel.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies using established crisis-escalation protocols.
- Comply with Alabama mandatory-reporting requirements concerning suspected abuse or neglect.
- Protect confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, applicable Alabama law and professional ethical standards.
- Participate in required orientation, technology training, compliance education and program meetings.
- Maintain a private, professional and secure remote environment appropriate for confidential telehealth services.
- Immediately report concerns involving participant safety, technology, privacy, documentation or service delivery through established channels.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Active, unrestricted Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker license in good standing.
- Ability to provide independent clinical social work services within the scope permitted by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners.
- Demonstrated experience conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and delivering psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed clinical practices.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization and documentation skills.
- Ability to use telehealth, electronic health record and other web-based systems.
- Ability to satisfy all background-screening, credentialing and onboarding requirements established by VHS, the prime vendor and participating entities.
- Reliable internet connection, appropriate technology and a private workspace meeting program security requirements.
- Professional liability insurance meeting contractual requirements, if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents or school communities.
- Experience treating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, behavioral concerns or family-related needs.
- Previous telebehavioral health experience.
- Experience working with Medicaid populations and associated documentation requirements.
- Active Alabama Medicaid provider enrollment or provider identification number, if required by the program.
- Experience coordinating services with schools, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, school-based mental health programs or community mental health services.
- Training in suicide-risk assessment, trauma-focused treatment or crisis intervention.
Scope Clarification
The LICSW is responsible for providing professional clinical services within the assigned role and individual scope of licensure. The prime vendor retains responsibility for program administration, participant enrollment, eligibility determination, scheduling, case assignment, consent management, platform administration, billing, clinical protocols, quality oversight and crisis-response infrastructure.
VieMed Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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