Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), 20 Mockingbird Drive, Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Summary:

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking one (1) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide non-personal healthcare services to adolescents at the New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), a federally operated 24-bed residential facility. This role involves delivering a broad range of behavioral health services to Native American youth in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

-Deliver direct clinical mental health services including evaluation, diagnosis, crisis intervention, referral, and psychotherapy to adolescents.

-Apply evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), --Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR.

-Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans based on DSM-5 criteria.

-Document services in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) using government-furnished equipment.

-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse professionals.

-Participate in treatment planning meetings, clinical case conferences, and required training.

-Provide written and verbal clinical summaries, reports, and updates as needed.

-Address unique mental health needs specific to Native American youth and provide culturally relevant interventions.

Qualifications:

-Active and unrestricted Independent LCSW License in a U.S. state or territory.

-Minimum 1 year of clinical experience with adolescents or in residential behavioral health settings.

-Knowledge of behavioral health conditions affecting youth, including substance use disorders, trauma, and severe emotional disturbances.

-Proficiency in DSM-5 and use of electronic health records.

-Must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and child protection screening.

Government-Furnished Resources:

-Office space, computer, scanner, phone, and access credentials (PIV Card) will be provided at NSRTC.