Pediatric Mental Health - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About The Position
Small Talk Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide individualized mental health care to children, adolescents, and families. This role is full-time and in-person, offering a supportive environment that values clinical judgment, allows time for documentation, and encourages new ideas. The practice focuses on the importance of relationships, experiences, and the environment in a child's well-being, aiming to help children and families navigate challenges and achieve milestones. Small Talk is committed to fostering a sustainable career for clinicians by listening to their input, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, partnering with families, and continuously improving their services.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
- Current LCSW licensure appropriate to the role before starting clinical work.
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy skills.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with families and colleagues.
- A commitment to ethical, individualized, evidence-based care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
- Training in developmentally appropriate approaches, including play-based interventions, is welcome.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Providing evidence-based psychotherapy appropriate to each client’s age, developmental needs, strengths, and goals.
- Supporting children and adolescents with emotional regulation, coping skills, relationships, and behavioral concerns.
- Involving parents and caregivers when clinically appropriate to strengthen support beyond the session.
- Identifying family, social, and environmental factors that affect progress and connecting families with appropriate resources when needed.
- Assessing safety concerns, developing safety plans, and coordinating additional support or referrals.
- Collaborating with other professionals involved in the child’s care while maintaining appropriate consent and confidentiality.
- Maintaining timely, accurate assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation.
- Bringing curiosity and ideas to the ongoing improvement of our mental health services.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match.
- 80 hours of paid time off, prorated in the first year.
- Eight paid holidays.
- $250 annually toward continuing education and licensing.
- Company-paid professional liability insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability and group term life insurance.
- A company laptop.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
