LCSW - Liverpool

UnitedHealth Group•Liverpool, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Psychiatry Services of New York, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join their team in Liverpool, NY. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, the role is integral to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions reflecting the needs of a diverse patient population. The organization offers various solutions to meet the unique needs of its workforce and patients, providing organizational support from clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, allowing providers to focus on patient care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW) in the state of New York

Nice To Haves

2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post master’s degree
Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

Responsibilities

Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
Participate in patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts