Licensed Master Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

West Cecil Health Center is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, earning hours of supervision towards their independent Maryland state licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), to join our committed and growing team!

Preferred candidates have a strong interest in working within a Community Health Center serving an underserved and under-resourced population, in a generalist capacity. WCHC is committed to providing a career pathway for learners who desire long-term growth in this area of clinical expertise.

Clinical responsibilities include psychotherapy for children, adolescents and/or adults, and is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of services of patients with mental, behavioral, and emotional issues with supervision.  

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Financial Incentives
  • $1,500 Sign on bonus and an additional $2,000 after one year
  • Education reimbursement
  • Loan repayment - As a Federally Qualified Health Center, WCHC is automatically designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), which means qualified clinicians working at our locations can take advantage of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)’s tax-free loan repayment assistance. Learn more at the National Health Resources & Services Administration website.
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility
• Company Sponsored Events
• Employee Engagement Committees
• WCHC offers a compressive benefit package including:
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  2. Health Reimbursement Arrangement
  3. Employer paid Life and AD&D and Disability insurance
  4. 401K with employer match
  5. Generous Paid Time Off and Volunteer time
  6. Paid Holidays

LMSW ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

● Provide services within the scope of practice generally accepted as a Clinical Social Worker of West Cecil Health Center, Inc. 

● Support the mission of West Cecil Health Center by serving as a liaison and promoting the health center to the behavioral community and its various constituents. 

● Assess the psychosocial needs, situations, strengths, and support networks of patients with mental, behavioral, and emotional issues 

● Develop care plans and treatment goals with patients 

● Establish a rapport and advocate for patients 

● Provide therapeutic support and help patients solve and cope with problems in their life ● Provide individual and group therapy 

● Assist other WCHC Providers with behavioral health concerns in a multidisciplinary approach. 

● Assist West Cecil Health Center in pursuit of additional grant and funding opportunities consistent with the mission of the center to expand the center's capacity to meet the health needs of the community. 

• Complete clinical documentation required for school or board approval including but not limited to tracking clinical or internship hours for full licensure or graduation

• Adhere to the terms of the supervision agreement or learning contract

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Health Center policies and procedures including but not limited to HRSA, HIPAA, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid, credentialing.

LMSW KEY COMPETENCIES 

● Demonstrates compassion for patients with psychosocial needs 

● Interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, communicate professionally and establish a therapeutic rapport with clients 

● Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice 

● Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

● Practice in a culturally competent manner 

● Advance human rights and social and economic justice 

● Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research 

● Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment 

● Engage in practice to advance the social and economic well-being of clients ● Respond to contexts that shape practice 

● Timely and accurate charting of services rendered 

● Timely and accurate billing of services rendered

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This may be a full time, part-time, or PRN position based on the needs of WCHC. Days and hours of work will be scheduled in accordance with operational needs.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

To successfully perform this role, the Licensed Master Social Worker must possess the following abilities: 

Select all that apply:

• Sufficient capability to fulfill job responsibilities.

• Standing, walking, sitting: Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit at a desk/workstation for prolonged periods (typically 8-12 hours per shift).
  

• Keyboarding: Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard.

• Gross Manipulation: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand(s). It is often present when lifting involves the hands. Note: Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand to hold or operate a tool such as tin snips or scissors.

• Fine Manipulation: Touching, picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers to execute tasks such as answering phones, typing, transporting, and filing charts.
  

• Speaking: Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Hearing Requirements: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms). Including in-person speech, over the telephone, and/or using equipment

• Visual Acuity: sufficient to clearly see and distinguish small objects, including while using a computer, as well as to recognize individuals and features at a distance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Education 

● Masters in Social Work 

Preferred Experience 

● A minimum of two-years or relevant clinical experience in behavioral health care

● A minimum of two-years or relevant clinical experience in working with individuals with substance use disorders. 

Location & Travel

This position is located in West Cecil Health Center and/or