Social Worker

As a part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor is responsible for conducting thorough clinical assessments, developing individualized care/treatment plans; crisis assessment and interventions, providing individual, family and/or group therapy, in accordance with CSMD policies and procedures, professional standards of practice, and requirements of federal, state and local regulatory and/or licensing agencies/organizations The LCSW/LPC is also responsible for thorough and timely documentation into the client electronic health record for all client contact. The LCSW/LPC makes appropriate referrals for community resources, providing warm-handed referrals when possible and follows standards of practice/laws for mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect. Must be able to work other sites as needed.

EDUCATION: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor and a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor must have knowledge of and show evidence of ethical decision-making practices in managing patient confidentiality and advocacy, with three to five years of post-master’s experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Knowledge/experience of budgets and organizational structure in a healthcare setting/environment would be useful. Effective communication skills: both oral and written. Ability to work with others or within a team and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.