Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a mental health professional who provides counseling, evaluation, intervention, case management services to those who are suffering mental, social, familial and/or medical issues. In addition to taking their client’s psychological and emotional states into account, part of what makes social work unique is that LCSWs also examine the social and environmental factors impacting the client’s life. In doing so, they are able to provide resources within the community that can make a positive impact on their lives. A LCSW can work in mental health facilities, social service agencies, hospitals, school systems, or even open their own private practice.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Evaluating clients to determine their needs and the support options that can help them.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop clinical treatment plans to address behavior or mental health needs.
• Perform suicide risk assessments, threat assessments and provide crisis de-escalation.
• Perform laboratory tests and individual therapeutic services.
• Coordinating services and resources, such as healthcare, community support, and financial aid, to meet clients’ needs.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Employment would be a exempt/FLSA during the SBHC calendar school year as established and approved by the governing school board.
• SBHC employees are only paid for hours worked during the time SBHC are open. SBHC employees are not paid during the summer when SBHC/schools are closed.
• Work schedules are generally Monday thru Friday, based on clinical operations and during the approved SBHC calendar year (August - May). Work schedules are not a contact of employment and may change at the needs of the DRCHC.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Licensure/Experience Requirements:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• 2 - 5 years’ experience, preferably working with children and/or adolescents.
• Strong communication, crisis management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Louisiana.
• BLS (American Heart Association)

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.