LCSW — Hospital Behavioral Health Therapist & Collaborator

Northwest-Florida-Community-Hospital; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) seeks a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health team. The LCSW will provide clinical services through individual, group, and family therapy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The position requires an MSW, Florida LCSW license, and BLS certification or ability to obtain. The role involves documentation per CMS standards, participation in meetings, and potential evening/weekend events.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain as required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health treatment practices and therapeutic modalities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate individual, group, and family therapy to patients.
• Assess and evaluate individuals to determine appropriateness for behavioral health programs and services.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, treatment goals, and expected outcomes.
• Utilize evidence-based and research-supported therapeutic modalities in patient care.
• Develop, locate, and utilize appropriate therapy curriculum, treatment materials, and patient education handouts.
• Accurately document all assessments, therapy sessions, treatment plans, and related services in accordance with CMS standards and applicable regulatory requirements, using paper and/or electronic medical records.
• Collaborate effectively with unit staff, psychiatrists, management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Attend staff and departmental meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Provide coverage for the Lead Therapist as needed, including during absences and for delegated responsibilities.
• Assist with marketing and public relations efforts for Behavioral Health programs and the hospital as a whole.
• Maintain required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, agency-required education, continuing education, and appropriate CEUs necessary to maintain licensure and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in occasional evening, night, or weekend events and activities as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) seeks a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our Behavioral Health team. The LCSW will provide clinical services through individual, group, and family therapy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The position requires an MSW, Florida LCSW license, and BLS certification or ability to obtain. The role involves documentation per CMS standards, participation in meetings, and potential evening/weekend events.