Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Impireum • Katy, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Impireum Psychiatric Group is seeking experienced, fully licensed Licensed Clinical Social Workers to join its growing, multi-state behavioral health team. The position is in person and may be full-time or part-time. Clinicians must be open to treating children, adolescents, and adults.

LCSWs provide psychotherapy, clinical assessments, diagnostic and intake evaluations, and individualized treatment planning. They independently manage a clinical caseload, monitor patient progress and treatment effectiveness, respond to clinical risks, and deliver evidence-based care. The role works within a structured, physician-led and integrated psychiatry and psychotherapy model, collaborating with psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, and other behavioral health professionals.

Clinicians are expected to maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in eClinicalWorks (eCW), follow organizational workflows and quality standards, and comply with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, professional ethics, and applicable healthcare policies. The organization emphasizes patient engagement, continuity of care, accountability, measurable outcomes, and clinical quality. Professional development and quality improvement participation are expected. Opportunities may include mentoring or supervising associate-level clinicians, clinical leadership, and program development, depending on clinician eligibility and organizational needs.

Compensation is described as competitive and aligned with fully licensed LCSW market rates and state-specific requirements. Performance-based incentives may be available. Specific compensation, benefits, and employment arrangements are discussed during hiring. The organization provides established clinical and administrative support systems and opportunities for professional development and continuing clinical education.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted LCSW license in the state of practice, or an equivalent independent clinical social work license recognized by that state.
• Eligibility to provide independent clinical psychotherapy services within the applicable state.
• Experience conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual psychotherapy.
• Willingness and clinical competence to treat children, adolescents, and adults within the clinician's scope of practice.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment.
• Excellent clinical documentation, communication, and patient engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills, professional accountability, and commitment to timely documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, psychiatric, or integrated care settings.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses.
• Familiarity with eClinicalWorks (eCW) or similar electronic health record systems.
• Training or advanced experience in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, family systems, or other evidence-based modalities.
• Experience collaborating with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising associate-level clinicians.
• Interest in clinical leadership, program development, or long-term organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based approaches.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical intake assessments.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans with measurable clinical goals.
• Use clinically appropriate interventions, including CBT, DBT-informed techniques, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
• Independently manage an assigned caseload, maintain continuity of care, and provide appropriate patient follow-up.
• Monitor patient progress, assess treatment effectiveness, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Identify and respond appropriately to suicidal ideation, self-harm, psychiatric instability, and other clinical risks.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate behavioral health treatment.
• Participate in case consultations, treatment planning discussions, and clinical coordination meetings.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation within organizational timelines using eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Maintain intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical records in support of medical necessity, treatment progression, regulatory compliance, and payer requirements.
• Follow organizational clinical workflows, scheduling expectations, quality standards, and performance metrics.
• Comply with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, professional ethical standards, and applicable healthcare policies.
• Participate in professional development, clinical training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, patient-centered clinical environment and demonstrate sound judgment with complex behavioral health presentations.
• Provide clinical mentorship or consultation to less experienced therapists when appropriate; eligible clinicians may provide formal supervision to associate-level therapists in accordance with state requirements and organizational needs.
• Maintain an assigned caseload, strong patient engagement and continuity of care, timely documentation, appropriate scheduling practices, and professional reliability.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance reviews while upholding patient safety and clinical integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with fully licensed LCSW market rates and state-specific requirements.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives based on established organizational criteria.
• Established clinical and administrative support systems.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing clinical education.
• Potential advancement into clinical supervision, leadership, and program development roles.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing multi-state behavioral health organization. Specific benefits and employment arrangements will be discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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