Licensed Clinical Social Worker

David Raines Community Health Center • Keithville, LA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a mental health professional who provides counseling, evaluation, intervention, case management services to those who are suffering mental, social, familial and/or medical issues. In addition to taking their client’s psychological and emotional states into account, part of what makes social work unique is that LCSWs also examine the social and environmental factors impacting the client’s life. In doing so, they are able to provide resources within the community that can make a positive impact on their lives. A LCSW can work in mental health facilities, social service agencies, hospitals, school systems, or even open their own private practice.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• 2 - 5 years’ experience, preferably working with children and/or adolescents.
• Strong communication, crisis management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Louisiana.
• BLS (American Heart Association)

Nice To Haves

• preferably working with children and/or adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating clients to determine their needs and the support options that can help them.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop clinical treatment plans to address behavior or mental health needs.
• Perform suicide risk assessments, threat assessments and provide crisis de-escalation.
• Perform laboratory tests and individual therapeutic services.
• Coordinating services and resources, such as healthcare, community support, and financial aid, to meet clients’ needs.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays each year
• paid time off
• extended leave days
• discounted services
• loan repayment options
• continuing education days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level