Remote Mental Health LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team in support of our government customer, U.Special Operations Command. This position will play a critical role in advancing the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program, which is dedicated to optimizing and sustaining the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Through integrated and holistic human performance initiatives, POTFF strengthens both the Forces and their families, ensuring comprehensive support for those who serve. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), you will contribute to impactful research and analytics that drive evidence-based decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of these vital programs. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker position serves as a behavioral health care provider within operational units, delivering evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for psychological and neuropsychological disorders through individual, family, and group therapies. This position involves participation in professional meetings, conducting applied research, consulting with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining detailed medical records, possibly supervising trainees, performing case management, and engaging in military-specific training and activities as directed.
Function within an operational unit as a Behavioral Health Care Provider
Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations or as directed by the unit Commander of his/her designee
Conduct applied research and clinical investigations in clinical/behavioral health/organizational social work
Responsible for the application of social work procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based therapies, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders using the following skills: individual, family and group psychotherapy, couples therapy, alcohol and drug treatment evaluations
Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts as required
Maintain accurate and current notes in the paper medical records (if created) and electronic medical records of all patients seen and produce reports of evaluation and/or treatment
Participate in specific military training/activities, e.g., security clearances, use of the DoD or service specific clinical practice guidelines, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress and others, as directed by the unit Commander or his/her designee
Clinically supervise unlicensed providers or trainees
Participate in and successfully complete required DoD or service required training
Use validated symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity
Assess barriers to treatment adherence and help patient problem-solve solutions to barriers
Provide patients with education regarding their mental health condition and treatment regimen
Maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patients contacted for review by the managing physician
Routinely staff difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant and/or psychiatry consultant
Perform case management functions

Master of Social Work (M.or equivalent (MSSW, MSSA) degree from a graduate school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
At least two years within the past five years in the independent practice of clinical social work in a mental health setting
Current, full, active, and unrestricted clinical license to independently practice social work in one of any U.Demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of clinical social work services
Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF
S. government security clearance
Experience working in a government setting, such as DOD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
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If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.