LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

Hours Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

SUMMARY Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, in partnership with other Licensed LCSW, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide direct services including individual (including youth), couple, family and group therapeutic services to patients, including assessments, treatment plans and discharge planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES Addresses referrals from providers including referrals via warm hand-offs • Participates in regular follow up with referring PCP and coordinate services as needed in care plan • Maintains weekly scheduled appointments in our electronic records systems • Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families • Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners • Completes required documentation and paperwork including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning and implementation in a timely manner • Participate in our SBIRT program • Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients • Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency • Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The incumbent in this position may not have supervisory responsibility but will be reviewed by CMO and noted in additional duties below. However, he or she may be expected to provide leadership and instruction to volunteers and/or less experienced staff. SERVICE VALUES All employees are expected to provide the very highest level of service to Clinic patients and their families.

ENVIRONMENT The environment for this position is medical clinic that is clean and comfortable. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. The incumbent is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. In addition, the incumbent may travel via personal vehicle or public transportation throughout the community. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY In the course of performing this work, the incumbent: • Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds • May travel via personal vehicle or public transportation to other facilities throughout county service areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. Additional requirements include: 1) knowledge of electronic medical records; 2) knowledge of community and community resources; 3) ability to pass background check; 4) valid Indiana State Driver’s License; 5) TB Clearance; 6) flexibility to work overtime, holidays and weekends; 7) local travel required.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE: To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have/be: • Working knowledge of Clinic policies and procedures • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Indiana Behavioral Health Licensing Agency • Experience supervising unlicensed staff. • Knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices, including trauma informed care framework. • Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations (chronic health conditions, mental health and substance use)• Strong clerical/administrative skills including personal computer skills (Microsoft Office software). • Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures. • Demonstrated oral/written skills. • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages and economic backgrounds in a culturally competent and sensitive manner. EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field from accredited university. LCSW in good standing in State of Indiana with minimum two years post-licensure.

No nights, weekends or Holidays!!!