LCSW
About The Position
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker coordinates services related to clients’ mental health, including diagnosis, assessment of needs, and referrals. The role provides therapy for clients with special needs and conducts focused groups addressing topics such as post-traumatic stress and abuse. The LCSW also conducts initial psychosocial history interviews and provides mental health care following completion of an inpatient program. This position has no managerial or supervisory responsibilities. The LCSW provides individual, family, and group therapy; crisis management; assessments and treatment across program phases; and coordination of mental health treatment and referrals. The role maintains client records and billing documentation, participates in staff and interdisciplinary meetings, develops external referral relationships, consults with primary counselors, and collaborates with behavioral health leadership and program psychologists or psychiatrists. Additional relevant duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or an equivalent related field.
- At least two years of clinical experience, preferably in a mental health, substance use, medical, and/or community-based setting.
- Current and unrestricted New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
- Mandated Reporter training.
- Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and make decisions.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and demonstrate urgency and commitment to quality.
- Ability to make decisions based on preparation and experience, consistent with agency philosophy, policies and procedures, standards of care, and review-body requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic sessions as needed.
- Provide crisis management as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date client records in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Submit paperwork within policy timelines and meet insurer guidelines for proper billing.
- Participate in staff, case management, and organizational meetings as requested.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and case conferences.
- Gather patient data as necessary to report to the supervisor.
- Work closely with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health in Primary Care on special projects.
- Conduct initial psychosocial history interviews, assessments, and treatment during the Admission/Orientation phase and at appropriate times during Treatment phases.
- Coordinate mental health treatment and referrals for clients in all phases.
- Develop and maintain referral linkages with outside agencies and organizations to meet clients’ needs.
- Consult with primary counselors regarding clients with special needs.
- Liaise closely with the program psychologist and/or psychiatrist.
- Provide supervision or treatment for cases requiring social-worker-level involvement by managed care or other referral agencies.
- Perform additional relevant duties as requested by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays
- Competitive salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
