Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Needed for 1099 Coverage at Residential Treatment Center in Des Moines, Iowa

• Job Reference Id: ORD-220509-LCSW-IA
• Title: LCSW
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Residential Treatment
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This facility operates as a residential treatment center providing structured behavioral health and addiction recovery services to an adult population in Des Moines, Iowa. The center functions under a multidisciplinary treatment team model with clinical oversight provided by a Clinical Director, supporting coordinated care from admission through discharge. Clinicians work on-site within a supervised environment designed to facilitate client progress and positive clinical outcomes.

Des Moines offers a range of attractions, including the Iowa State Capitol, John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Blank Park Zoo, and the Science Center of Iowa, which serves over 300,000 visitors annually. The downtown area features museums covering science, history, and the arts, alongside outdoor spaces such as Gray's Lake, Principal Riverwalk, and Water Works Park. Many attractions are free or low-cost, making the city accessible for visitors with varied budgets.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide individual, group, and family therapy to an adult population within a residential treatment setting, maintaining a caseload of 10-15 clients per therapist with weekly sessions and occasional clinical groups. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the clinician will manage cases involving behavioral health and addiction-related issues on a full-time day shift schedule totaling 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include completing biopsychosocial assessments, participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning, and assisting with discharge planning. Knowledge of MAT services or MAT certification is preferred for this position; no call coverage is required.

• Case Load/PPD: 10-15 clients per therapist
• Support Staff: LCSW, BHTs, and Case Managers
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Behavioral health and addiction-related disorders in adults
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Variable

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