Licensed Clinical Social Worker

EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE CENTER INC•Atlanta, GA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

ERC was founded 19 years ago to tackle healthcare disparities among our vulnerable populations. We are building the next generation of service providers. We are rethinking the service delivery paradigm and are looking for innovating clinical providers to join us as we grow. We are incredibly proud of the organization we’ve built so far! Our team is our biggest competitive advantage and we will continue investing in our ERC crew and our people-first culture.

Requirements

Must be able to work as an integral part of the BH team and exhibit team building skills and competencies.
Must have a strong ability to engage patients and create a therapeutic environment.
Must possess a basic understanding of psychotropic medication.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse, medically underserved, high risk populations.
Must be culturally competent.
Must have excellent oral and presentation skills to facilitate access to services and convey information effectively with staff, clients, physicians, behavioral specialists, and other service providers.
Must be extremely familiar with social services resources offered in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and across the State of Georgia.
Must possess outstanding organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Must communicate effectively in writing, as appropriate, to document and record client service plans, goals, and progress.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional attitude.
Must demonstrate the ability to establish rapport and maintain therapeutic boundaries with a wide range of clients, including those in high-risk or complex behavioral health situations.
Must be capable of maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive therapeutic environment for all participants.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals from underserved and high-risk communities.
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations using sound clinical judgment and de-escalation strategies.
Microsoft Office & other software: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe.
Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Exchange.
Licensed as a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Georgia.
Must have a Master's degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related mental health discipline with an emphasis on clinical experience; and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience post Master's in the mental health field.
In addition, the successful candidate must have experience using clinical techniques for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with mental illness; Problem resolution and conflict resolution techniques for individuals with SUD and/or COD.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Must submit verification of completion of the following current health screenings: COVID-19 vaccination, Influenza immunization, Tuberculin Skin Test (TB) within the past 12 months, HBV immunization (required if position requires direct contact with clients).

Nice To Haves

Experience with utilizing an electronic health/medical records system preferred.
3 year post licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Program Manager. As a member of the multidisciplinary team of behavioral health providers, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will be responsible for the assessments, diagnoses, and treatments of clients with substance use disorders (SUD), mild-to-moderate mental health disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders (COD), within the scope of their licensure.
The LCSW will also provide targeted treatment for patients with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychoses, SUD, and COD.
The incumbent will provide intensive outpatient (IOP) mental health (MH) therapy and crisis intervention, individual patient assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans for clients in a non-residential setting.
The successful candidate will exhibit confidence in providing group, individual, and family psychotherapy to adult patients.
Outpatient work focuses on assessment, stabilization, and discharge planning.
Duties in the IOP include DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and group psychotherapy.
Individual or family sessions are scheduled, as needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Work with a fully integrate, multidisciplinary team of behavioral health providers to deliver services to clients with SUD and/or COD.
Conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess clients’ current needs and make treatment recommendations.
Conduct weekly one-on-one (individual-level) IOP Treatment to clients.
Monitor client’s progress towards individualized treatment plan goals.
Engage other medical providers, case managers, and health educators into client treatment strategies.
Assist clients with the development of individualized treatment and recovery plans.
Conduct bi-weekly group-level behavioral health treatment support groups.
Enter and maintain progress notes in electronic medical records (EMR) system.
Abide by NASW and HIPAA regulations while maintaining strictest patient confidentiality.