LCSW-Community Health, Stamford

Optimus Health Care • Stamford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Optimus Health Care is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for its outpatient clinic in Stamford, Connecticut. This full-time role follows a Monday-to-Friday schedule and includes one late evening per week on Tuesdays. The LCSW provides team-based, compassionate outpatient care to patients and families across the lifespan, supporting patient independence and self-sufficiency when applicable. The role provides treatment for patients with mental illness or connects them with appropriate service providers, and may oversee, administer, coordinate, or assist with other designated Optimus programs and functions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Combination of clinical, crisis intervention, systems, case management, conflict-resolution, behavior modification, program development, child development, state and local resources, and group skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principles, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills are desired.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health experience, particularly with culturally diverse populations.
• Familiarity with telemedicine; prior experience is a plus.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical behavioral health services, case management, and information and referral services to individuals and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with or refer patients to internal and external members of the health care team.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Prepare initial treatment plans and update them every three months.
• Generate discharge summaries; the posting specifies a 30-day timeframe but the text is incomplete.
• Accurately and completely prepare encounter information, including diagnosis and procedure coding using DSM-5 and CPT, to support prompt billing.
• Conduct prior authorization at the date of service and submit it to Billing.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Retirement benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Paid time off and holidays, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• NHSC Student Loan Repayment, if eligible.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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