Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Overview Hopscotch Primary Care is seeking a clinically sound, mission-driven Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support the behavioral health needs of our patients in the Western North Carolina region. This role will be a key resource for primary care teams and will expand access to integrated behavioral health care across our clinics. This role will work closely with primary care providers and care teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered behavioral health care. They are responsible for assessing the behavioral health needs of patients, making referrals to appropriate resources and specialists, and providing counseling and other treatments as necessary. Travel to clinic locations across Western North Carolina may be involved. What You’ll Do Specific responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to: Collaborate with primary care providers and care team members to identify and engage patients into the Behavioral Health Program Screen and assess patients using evidence-based tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) for common mental health and substance use disorders Provide counseling via in-person and telehealth visits, with visit frequency and duration guided by patient need and clinical judgment Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavioral health care plans Provide crisis assessment and escalation support when needed Coordinate care with external psychiatric providers and specialty behavioral health resources Serve as a behavioral health resource to clinic teams, supporting real-time consultation and care planning Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Hopscotch’s Behavioral Health Program Participate in clinical team meetings to align on patient care plans Accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and care coordination activities About You You would be a great fit for this role if you: Hold active LCSW, LCMHC, or LCMHCS in the state of North Carolina Have 3+ years of experience providing behavioral health services in a medical, integrated care, or crisis-focused setting Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems; specific experience with Athena is a plus, but not required Are clinically confident with patient assessment, safety planning, and mobilizing emergency resources Are comfortable managing patients with complex behavioral health needs, including serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and social complexity Have a strong understanding of the behavioral health and crisis resources available in Western North Carolina (or are eager to learn) Communicate clearly and effectively with providers, care teams, and external partners Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are comfortable helping build structure where needed Are willing and able to travel to clinic locations in Western North Carolina From a Cultural Perspective Patient-centered, compassionate, and mission-driven Accountable, holding yourself and others to high clinical standards Collaborative, assuming positive intent and working effectively across disciplines Adaptable and solution-oriented, bringing ideas to improve behavioral health care delivery Willing to roll up your sleeves to support patients and care teams in rural communities #J-18808-Ljbffr