LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) - Remote Florida

OptiRoi Media; Mississippi; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative behavioral health company is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join their remote team. In this role, you will provide compassionate care to seniors facing serious mental illness, leveraging your expertise to improve patient outcomes through telehealth. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop tailored treatment plans, ensuring a holistic approach to patient health. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic startup environment, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of vulnerable populations. Join us in making a difference in mental health care!

Benefits

401k plan with company match

Low-cost benefits package

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LCSW license and have 3-5 years of experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is essential for patient engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual assessments and develop treatment plans for seniors with SMI.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Patient engagement through telehealth

Comfort in startup environments

Education

Current LCSW licensure in Florida

3-5 years of post-licensure experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) - Remote

Florida

Author Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team offering remote, virtual-first care to seniors with serious mental illness (SMI). This LCSW will be instrumental in delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to a vulnerable population, leveraging their expertise in mental health to improve patient outcomes. The role requires a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with SMI and the ability to provide tailored interventions through a telehealth platform.

WHAT IS YOUR SUPERPOWER?

• Conduct virtual initial assessments and ongoing care for seniors with serious mental illness (SMI), in collaboration with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans, which may include coordinating psychotherapy or other treatment modalities, and assessing the need for referrals to specialized care.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to address the holistic needs of patients, including their physical health, behavioral health, and social well-being.
• Provide patient care and education tailored to the individual’s age, abilities, educational background, and cultural context, often involving family members in the care process.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians (PCPs) and other medical professionals to ensure a cohesive approach to patient health.
• Offer timely psychiatric urgent care and be responsive to patients’ immediate needs.
• Document all clinical work comprehensively and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Adapt to a novel care delivery paradigm and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

Qualifications:

• Current LCSW licensure in Florida with eligibility for Texas licensure.
• 3-5 years of experience post-licensure.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Professional Skills:

• Comfortable navigating the dynamic landscape of a startup environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining professional patient-caregiver relationships.
• Skilled in engaging patients and caregivers through telehealth and telephonic communication.

Clinical Experience:

• Proficient in screening and differential diagnosis of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experienced in developing comprehensive treatment plans for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledgeable in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and behavioral interventions, such as motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, and behavioral activation, tailored to individual mental health needs.

This role is fully remote. Physical requirements include the ability to use a computer. Minimal travel, up to 10% anticipated.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Retirement savings plan (401k) Plan up to 3.5% company match
• Low cost benefits package for employee and dependents (medical/dental/vision/STD/Life Insurance)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year with (2) additional flex holidays .. 11 in total!
• Performance-based bonuses
• and more!

NEXT STEPS:

• Submit an application
• Upload an updated resume
• Share LinkedIn profile and/or cover letter

This behavioral health new company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the company’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law.