Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC)

Start Corporation•Covington, LA

About The Position

Start Corporation is seeking qualified therapists to provide empathetic, ethical, and client-centered care that promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice. The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, providing evidence-based therapy, developing individualized treatment plans, managing risk, coordinating community resources, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Four positions are available, one at each of the Houma FQHC, Thibodaux FQHC, Covington FQHC, and NOLA FQHC locations.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in social work.
At least three years of relevant clinical experience.
Active advanced clinical license for independent practice: LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, or LPC, in good standing.
No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify the applicant from Medicaid or other billing.
Over 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of behavioral-health symptoms, diagnoses, interventions, and their impact.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow agency and ethical guidelines.
Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively, establish professional relationships, listen actively, and demonstrate empathy and positive regard.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments that comply with accreditation standards and billing requirements.
Provide appropriate, evidence-based therapeutic services based on clients’ strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences.
Provide supportive services and arrange community-resource services based on the case plan.
Coordinate and ensure service authorizations as needed.
Coordinate ongoing service-plan development and revision with clients to meet accreditation requirements.
Complete accurate clinical documentation in accordance with policy and reimbursement requirements.
Perform case management to assist clients with basic needs, referrals, service coordination, and skills training.
Collect and analyze data on service efficacy, client needs, and program or staffing needs, and provide reports as directed.
Attend supervision, program, and agency-wide meetings as indicated.
Assist clinic staff with complex or additional duties, oversight, specific functions, or lead responsibilities for other staff.
Assist with clinical consultation, clinical review, or clinical-record auditing as needed.
Provide supervision, clinical consultation and review, case assignments, and overall management for the clinical team as indicated.
Identify client strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop service plans.
Identify risk and respond appropriately; consult with peers on high-risk situations and interventions.
Teach social skills and household-management skills.