Social Worker - LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

This position provides evidence-based, culturally relevant outpatient behavioral health treatment for individuals experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental disorders. Clinical services include individual, group, family, and marital therapy as well as bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, care coordination, and crisis intervention. The clinician is an active and engaged member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individuals and families. The clinician maintains electronic health records with timely documentation of services in accordance with established policies and procedures. The clinician follows and maintains established clinical productivity standards. This position provides after-hours crisis intervention services on a shared rotating basis. Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision that meets licensure requirements. Supervision will focus on the delivery of twelve core functions: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, and consultation.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job:

• Implement culturally relevant screening, assessment, diagnosing, treatment planning, and evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy to meet client needs.
• Utilize Trauma-Informed Care in all aspects of interactions.
• Integrate mental health and substance use disorder interventions based on individualized assessments and treatment planning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and conduct treatment reviews based on individual needs.
• Provide care coordination, advocacy, motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education, and skill development.
• Maximize access to care and effective utilization by improving coping strategies, promoting self-care, and managing symptoms.
• Communicate and collaborate with clinical team members to achieve individualized treatment goals.
• Provide crisis intervention services within normal clinic hours.
• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services within electronic health records, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, screening tools, and discharge plans.
• Self-monitor and fulfill licensure requirements as mandated by the licensing board.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality standards, sharing, and release of information as per relevant policies.
• Coordinate care within the health system and local community to ensure appropriate referrals for optimal individualized care.
• Attend and engage in staff meetings, training, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Consistently meet productivity expectations to support ongoing access to timely care.
• Respond promptly to coding and audit requests and corrections in a respectful and professional manner.
• Complete all required documentation efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
• Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.
• Once licensure is obtained, maintaining it is required for the duration of employment.
• Clinicians who are not licensed will receive supervision to ensure appropriate delivery of behavioral health services.
• Valid State Driver's License or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months.
• Clinical competency assessment required within 3 months and every 3 years thereafter.

Experience Required:

• Experience and expertise with behavioral health assessment and diagnoses.
• Ability to provide assessment, treatment plans, and referrals for patients of all ages.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessment and diagnostic evaluation criteria.
• Familiarity with treatment plan development and patient/family-centered goals and objectives.
• Understanding of evidence-based methods used in individual, group, and family therapy for emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
• Awareness of federal and state reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal management practices, patient rights, and documentation regulations.

Skill and Ability:

• Assess patients for risk of suicide or self-harm and develop effective safety plans.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate required services to resolve problems in crisis situations.
• Analyze, evaluate