Licensed Clinician - (LICSW, LPC, LMFT)- Charleston, WV

MPAC Healthcare • Charleston, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MPAC Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Clinician (LICSW, LPC, or LMFT) to provide patient-centered mental health care to older adults in a skilled nursing facility setting in Charleston, West Virginia. The role offers clinical autonomy and the opportunity to manage a caseload and schedule while receiving administrative support from MPAC. The position is designed for a 40-hour work week, with most time devoted to clinical care and the remainder to documentation and facility correspondence.

The clinician works onsite with residents and their families and serves as an active lead member of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and nurse practitioners. The clinician conducts initial assessments, provides psychotherapy and ongoing support, and completes required documentation while staying current on Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans. MPAC describes its approach as focused on purposeful, quality care for the aging population and offers support, education, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Valid LICSW, LMFT, or LPC license in the state where applying.
• Two years of counseling and therapy experience.
• Ability to work as a team member with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care.
• Ability to foster open communication with facility teams and the Regional Clinical Manager.
• Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively with multiple parties and in multiple settings.
• Strong organization skills to manage patient needs, document effectively, and ensure residents’ mental health needs are met.
• Comfort working in the changing environment of a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Passion for working with older adults.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the nursing home space.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong medical knowledge and understanding of CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite clinical services to residents and their families.
• Participate as an active, lead member of an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners to address residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs.
• Conduct initial assessments, provide psychotherapy to address mental health issues, and offer ongoing support.
• Manage a clinical caseload and schedule.
• Complete required patient documentation and facility correspondence.
• Stay up to date on Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support patient care and clinical programs.
• Communicate with patients, families, nursing staff, facility social services teams, other MPAC providers, and the Regional Clinical Manager.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off, including personal time, sick time, CME, and holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility and autonomy, with back-office support.
• Ongoing education through workshops, one-on-one or small-group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates.
• Support for work-life balance.
• Long-term career opportunities in a growing company.

What This Job Offers

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