LCSW (Will Also Consider LMSW or LMHC) - Unatego School Based Health - Part Time

Bassett Healthcare Network•Otego, NY

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) provides outpatient mental health services in the Unatego School Based Health Center. The role includes conducting intake and comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups according to department needs and applicable standards and regulations. The clinician may also provide parent counseling and family sessions, urgent evaluations, and referrals for medication evaluations, inpatient psychiatric care, and community support services. The position is part of the outpatient SBHC clinical treatment team and requires ongoing patient documentation, coordination with patients, families, and other providers, billing support, and timely clinical information for third-party payors. The clinician must maintain New York State licensure and patient confidentiality, attend supervision as required by licensure, and practice in accordance with ethical standards and department procedures. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work.
At least 6 years of post-master's social work experience under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or other recognized professional.
New York State Department of Education Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) credential with the “R” designation.
Computer skills.
Advocacy skills.
Analysis and evaluation skills.
Accountability.
Ability to build relationships.
Time management skills.
Ability to interact with people.
Logical thinking.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Motivation.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments and comprehensive evaluations, including diagnostic formulations and preliminary treatment goals, objectives, and methods, within 30 days of referral.
Develop treatment plans and provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups as needed.
Provide therapeutic interventions, including individual and group therapy, parent counseling, and family sessions for SBHC patients referred for mental health counseling.
Document all patient contacts in accordance with New York State Office of Mental Health rules and regulations and hospital policies.
Perform outpatient emergency or urgent evaluations and facilitate urgent care, including hospitalization, as needed.
Participate as a member of the outpatient SBHC clinical treatment team.
Facilitate referrals for medication evaluations, inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, and community support services.
Maintain patient records and document therapeutic interventions and progress toward treatment goals.
Coordinate treatment goals and objectives with patients, families when applicable, and other treating providers.
Treat patients, colleagues, and staff with cooperation, compassion, and respect, and adhere to ethical standards of practice.
Attend supervision regularly as required by licensure.
Follow department standards for billing services and provide timely, accurate billing information, including diagnostic and CPT codes, after each appointment.
Provide qualified third-party payors with timely and accurate clinical information in accordance with confidentiality guidelines to support ongoing authorization and payment for care.
Maintain New York State licensure or certification and protect patient confidentiality.
Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed.