Job Summary
Job Description
Full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) needed
Assuring patient safety, offering milieu treatments, directing psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, conducting clinical evaluations, leading therapy sessions, and doing other case management duties as delegated are all part of the duties of a therapist.
Full-time positions available.
Responsibilities:
- May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
- Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
- Begins discharge planning on the day of admission for all patients.
- Completes discharge sessions with patients to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
- Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patients and loved ones prior to discharge.
- Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
- Facilitates patient transfers to higher levels of care, as needed.
- Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
- Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
- Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
- Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.
- Completes other tasks, as requested, or assigned.
- Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
- Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
- Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
- Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems
- Required experience with completing documentation, including initial assessments, SMART treatment plans, and clinical case notes
Education:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline
Licenses Required:
- Must be independently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $120,000 to $130,000 per year for FULL TIME
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Employee assistance program for mental health support.
- Full caseload for a fulfilling work schedule.
If this role interests you and if you meet the criteria, apply now!