LCSW - FT/PT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Reports To: Behavioral Health Program Director or Behavioral Health Coordinator

Department: Behavioral Health

Employment Status: Exempt

Position Summary: Provides a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services for individuals, children, couples, groups, and/or families, as appropriate to position. Will participate in case consultation and present cases at clinical meetings. This position is in our North Canaan office (24 hours) and in Torrington and/or Winsted offices (18 hours).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Advanced clinical diagnostic assessment/documentation skills including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, progress notes, telephone consultation, brief assessments, patient education
• Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk potential
• Planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of the program
• The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team model
• Individual, group and family therapy skills
• Strong ability to problem solve
• Community collaboration skills
• Skills to assess needs and programs accordingly
• To practice in the scope of their training, qualifications and experience
• Adherence to their professional code of ethics
• Strong knowledge of and connection to community resources
• School Based Health Center (if applicable): An understanding of the workings of school systems
• Prevention and intervention skills and strategies appropriate for school settings
• The ability to independently (with support) develop a caseload while working within the school system

Additional General Requirements:

• Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform his/her duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education: LCSW position requires a Master's degree from an accredited program in Social Work.

Experience: Must have previous experience as an LCSW in a professional clinical setting, maintaining an EHR, while providing therapeutic services. Group and family treatment preferred but not required.

Language Skills: Must speak, write and read English proficiently. Spanish preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification Required: LCSW position requires a Master's degree from an accredited program in Social Work, a current license from the Connecticut State Board of Registration and passed a national or state-certified licensing exam and is CPR certified.

Teleworking: This position requires teleworking if requested.

Standard Requirements:

• Supports an ethical standard, which complies with a code of conduct free of conflicts of interest.
• Supports the Mission and Values of Community Health & Wellness Center.
• Supports, cooperates with, and/or implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
• Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor and co-workers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
• Promotes positive public relations with co-workers, patients, family members and guests.