Licensed Counselor Social Work (LCSW) - Mental Health and Counseling - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

New Therapy Perspectives, LLC is "The" provider of quality behavioral health services. We believe that all people can make positive changes in their lives and build resiliency. We strive to enhance and to restore the worth and dignity of all individuals in need of treatment. We provide intensive outpatient services to adults and teens who suffer from mental health, substance abuse, emotional conditions, and mental health and substance abuse co-occurring disorders.

Job Details

Title: Licensed Counselor Social Work (LCSW) - Mental Health Counselor - Full Time

Description:  

Acts in the capacity of an Independently Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts. Provides limited education and clinical assistance or oversight to interns and sometimes associate therapists if needed as they offer services to clients with identified mental health, emotional health or substance abuse conditions. The LCSW is also responsible for providing services to clients with identified mental health, emotional health or substance abuse conditions. The LCSW will assist interns as needed as they prepare required case notes. The LCSW will also prepare and submit all required case notes and documentation with the highest possible quality for all clients that he/she/they provide services for in a manner that is compliant with all state, federal, local, and organizational policy, procedure, and guidelines. All Initial Bio-Psychosocial Comprehensive Assessments, Treatment Plans, and other required documentation are expected to be completed by the LCSW and reviewed, approved, and signed timely and in alignment with all regulatory documentation requirements.

 

Essential Job Functions:  

Trains, instructs and evaluates Associates as needed.

Effectively communicates and follows all required clinical guidelines in accordance to established regulations and organizational policy and procedures.

Is open to discussing problem/complex cases with administration or other team members and makes suggestions and recommendations, if needed.

Reviews case records and chart documentation for completeness, consistency, and quality of mental health services provided including application of proper techniques, if needed. Also, ensures compliance with state and federal mandates.

Consults with assigned/individual interns or other team members to promote clinical development.

Studies and provides high level of care on special, complicated, or problem cases.

Confers with Clinical Supervisors and Administrators concerning human resources and ethical issues or concerns.

Assists in planning, developing, and implementing mandatory and discretionary mental health programs in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations by determining type and level of services to be provided; measures of quality-assurance to be employed; and formulating and carrying out policies and procedures.

Keeps informed of new developments in the field of intensive outpatient programs, psychiatric social work or marriage and family therapy.

Identifies staff training and development requirements and provides training and guidance to administrative and clinical staff to ensure mental health services delivery effectiveness.

 

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in the field of Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a Human Service-related field, from an accredited college/university

• Must be a licensed professional, (i.e. LCSW)
• Able to pass a Level II background check.

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and state minimum required vehicle insurance coverage

• Being bilingual is not required but is a preferred skill for this position.