Outpatient Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW)

Job Description

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!

The LCSW or LICSW provides outpatient behavioral health services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or psychosocial challenges. This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support patients in achieving improved emotional and social functioning.

The LCSW or LICSW works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate services, facilitate appropriate referrals, and ensure continuity of care. This position also supports patients and families by providing education, advocacy, crisis intervention, and discharge planning as needed. The LCSW or LICSW maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards, while promoting a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to care in a confidential outpatient setting.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required, Master’s Degree preferred

Licenses/Certification:

• Current Massachusetts license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an outpatient or acute care setting.
• Behavioral health generalists (open to seeing couples/children, with our support)
• Able to see approximately 32 sessions per week
• Clinicians who value autonomy and enjoy being part of a team
• Ready to partner with physical health providers to deliver an integrated care experience for patients in the Sturdy Health system
• Strong character matters, we value integrity, openness, and a commitment to quality care
• Ability to successfully discuss sensitive clinical and financial issues with patients and families while providing guidance in placement and referral issues.
• Demonstrated initiative in proactively identifying legal or risk management issues presenting barriers to successful transitions of care, and developing plan to address
• Understanding of federal, state and local healthcare standards and regulations
• Proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 2–5 years of post-licensure clinical social work experience
• Experience providing individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy
• Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and risk assessments
• Experience developing and implementing treatment plans and coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams
• Background working with behavioral health, substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, or co-occurring diagnoses
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing)
• Prior experience in a hospital, outpatient medical, or community health setting
• Strong clinical documentation and case management skills
• Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) systems
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, mandated reporting requirements, and ethical clinical standards

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ mental health status, social needs, and support systems
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide individual, group, and/or family psychotherapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Perform crisis intervention and risk assessments, including safety planning as needed
• Coordinate care and facilitate referrals to internal and external resources to support continuity of care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, coping strategies, and available community resources
• Advocate on behalf of patients to ensure access to appropriate services and support systems
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support patient-centered care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical standards
• Provide discharge planning support, including coordination of follow-up care and community-based services
• Identify and address barriers to treatment adherence, including social determinants of health
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, regulatory requirements, and community resources

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Age and Diversity Related Criteria:

Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations:

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit for extended periods of time while conducting patient sessions and completing documentation. Frequent use of a computer, including typing, viewing screens, and navigating electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. May require standing, walking, and moving between office or clinical areas throughout the workday. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 10–15 pounds (e.g., files, laptop, office materials) Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods. May be required to respond quickly in crisis situations, including de-escalating emotionally distressed individuals. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier)