Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor (PRN)

CareSouth • Baton Rouge, LA

2d

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is responsible for providing assistance, coordination and/or completion of all patients' necessary paperwork as it relates to assessments and treatments, individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric care, referrals, primary care and school-based services. This position also gives due consideration to high-risk abuse issues, neglect, domestic violence and/or exposure to community violence.

Requirements

• LCSW or LPC is required to be a graduate of an approved and accredited school with a Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Must possess an LCSW or LPC license. LPC must have extensive clinical experience.
• The LCSW or LPC must possess a high level of ethics in managing patient confidentiality and advocacy with three to five years of post-master's experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.
• Experience and ability to effectively utilize personal computers, various hardware and software packages.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.
• Consults with Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer or designee before decisions are made on questions of interpretation.
• Provide knowledge and supporting documentation to supervisor for the development, implementing, and evaluating center's annual health care plan.
• Provide tracking and maintenance of an effective system of referral lists for obtaining referrals, additional support services, prior authorizations and other necessary information.
• Prepare and present monthly reports to supervisor outlining the Center's productivity and performance improvement adherence.
• Provide an effective communication link between patients and providers.
• Performs studies, analysis and documentation to determine impact for patient care:
• Initial assessments, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment follow-up, and education relevant to the client care
• Change in treatment or symptoms
• Interventions and strategies in response to changes
• Accuracy and appropriate documentations
• Policy change positives or negatives.
• Departmental efficiencies
• Other areas, as requested by the Psychiatrist to assist in decision-making.
• Acts as an advocate for the safety delivery of care and well-being of the client.
• Asset and consults with psychiatrist when there is information that will assist the providers with medication management
• Timely chart completion.
• Meet or exceed organizational standards as it relates to teaching clients and/or families about diagnoses.
• Attend required organizational meetings and participation on internal committees. Conduct in-service training as required or requested.
• Utilizes technology to create a more efficient and effective way of doing business.
• Actively participates in outside association activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of workplace information according to the policies and procedures of organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or the Chief Medical Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time