Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW

BrightSpring Health Services•Front Royal, VA

About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care provides services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental illness. Services use positive programming and non-aversive strategies and are delivered in settings such as residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community locations. The role conducts assessments and supports the development and effective implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans. It coordinates with supervisors, direct care staff, families, guardians, and other collateral individuals, and works with interdisciplinary teams to monitor client progress. The position also includes staff training, ongoing follow-up, progress documentation, clinical record maintenance, and continued education in behaviorally based interventions. The company offers the ability to work from home when not in session, a flexible work schedule, advancement opportunities, and work with adult and youth populations.

Requirements

Experience with behavioral intervention and/or a strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a behaviorally challenged population.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, and regularly moving from seated to standing.
Applicants must have at least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including writing behavior support plans, conducting functional assessments, developing plans, and training and implementation.
Documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis, reflected on a resume or transcript.
State-specific qualifications: Illinois requires BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or at least a bachelor's degree with 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
State-specific qualifications: Indiana requires a master's degree in a human-related field, including fields such as BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Counselor.
State-specific qualifications: Kentucky requires a master's degree in a human-related field and two years of experience, including fields such as BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Counselor.
State-specific qualifications: Georgia requires a master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field, or credentials including BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist.
State-specific qualifications: California requires BCBA or BCaBA.
State-specific qualifications: Virginia requires BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist, Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW, or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript.
State-specific qualifications: Texas requires Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
Communicate with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals regarding an individual's progress.
Provide supervisors with a monthly schedule of appointments, home visits, and observations to monitor work advancement.
Coordinate home, work, and community-based visits for observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
Ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are implemented effectively and properly.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
Complete monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
Organize training to certify that staff and other team members are competent in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and/or documentation sheets.
Conduct follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to provide continued support for individuals' needs.
Maintain strong clinical records so information is readily available to interested parties.
Act as a liaison with the public and mental health community to support the development of ongoing goals.
Assist in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
Complete continuing education on behaviorally based interventions and techniques.