LISCW - SUD
Universal Health and Serenity Pathways
Job Description
Job Description
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Universal Healthcare & Serenity Pathways (UHS PLLC)(Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Program)
Position Summary
Universal Healthcare & Serenity Pathways is seeking a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to provide advanced clinical services within our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
The LICSW will serve as a clinical leader within the program—conducting assessments, guiding treatment planning, providing individual and group therapy, and supporting interdisciplinary care coordination across levels of care such as outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization (PHP). These structured treatment models are commonly used in SUD programs to provide individualized, step-down care and ongoing recovery support
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments , SUD evaluations, and risk screenings
- Diagnose substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders (DSM-5)
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Relapse Prevention
- Trauma-informed care
- Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization support
Program & Clinical Leadership
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to LMSWs, LGPCs, and other staff (if applicable)
- Support program development and ensure alignment with SUD best practices
- Participate in case conferences, utilization reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Ensure delivery of person-centered, recovery-oriented care
Care Coordination
- Coordinate services with:
- Medical providers and psychiatrists
- Case managers and peer recovery specialists
- Hospitals, detox programs, and community partners
- Facilitate referrals to higher or lower levels of care (detox, residential, IOP, outpatient)
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation (assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)
- Ensure compliance with:
- Medicaid/insurance requirements
- State behavioral health regulations
- HIPAA and confidentiality standards
- Support audits, quality assurance, and accreditation readiness
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
- Active LICSW license in the state of practice (in good standing)
- Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or SUD treatment
- Experience working with substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based SUD treatment modalities
- Ability to work within an EHR/EMR system - InSync
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in IOP, PHP, outpatient, or MAT programs
- Prior experience providing clinical supervision
- Familiarity with Medicaid billing and documentation standards
- Experience with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
Core Competencies
- Clinical judgment and diagnostic expertise
- Strong interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills
- Ability to manage complex cases and crisis situations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- High level of organization and documentation accuracy
Work Environment
- Behavioral health clinic / outpatient SUD program
- Combination of individual sessions, group therapy, and team collaboration
- May include hybrid or telehealth services depending on program structure
Why Join UHS PLLC
- Mission-driven organization focused on quality care and community impact
- Opportunity to shape and grow a developing SUD program
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary clinical team
- Growth opportunities into clinical leadership roles
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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