Lead Clinical Social Worker - Mentorship & Program Development

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT; Norwalk (CT); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT seeks a Social Worker Lead to provide clinical guidance and supervision to clinicians and students, support caseloads, and drive professional development. The role ensures documentation accuracy, CMS compliance, and monitors program performance in partnership with management.

You will supervise LMSWs, LPCA/LCSWs/LPCs and students; conduct intakes, clinical evaluations and crisis risks; deliver psychoeducation and therapy; and help develop recovery‑focused care

Qualifications

• Required three to five years of experience as an LCSW.
• Must have prior experience leading, supervising or coordinating the work of clinical staff.
• Prefer: Certification or specialized in an evidence‑based intervention (CBT, DBT, EMDR).

Responsabilités

• Provides oversight, supervision, training and guidance to LMSW's, LPCA's, LCSW's, LPC's and students in assigned clinical program(s).
• Conducts chart audits to ensure that documentation is in accordance with CMS and other regulatory entities and maintains the same level of documentation standards.
• Conducts initial assessments/intakes with the individual/family to establish therapeutic relationship and gather critical information necessary for treatment.
• Conducts clinical evaluations, crisis intervention evaluations and risk assessments in emergency situations - and coordinates appropriate interventions, safety plans and referral to a higher level of care.
• Provides psychoeducation, crisis intervention services, individual, family, couples and group therapy sessions aimed at supporting patients in maintaining stability withintheir homes and communities while promoting improved mental health.
• Collaborates in establishing treatment goals in treatment plans by developing individualized, recovery-focused care plans to guide disposition or referral.
• Maintains current knowledge of, utilizes and applies evidence-based therapeutic practices, and treatment modalities.
• Proficiency in clinical reasoning and diagnosis formulation.
• Supports the planning and implementation of clinical program initiatives.
• Maintains up-to‑date knowledge of local community resources and routinely connects patients and families with appropriate agencies for continued support.
• Collaborates with the department manager/supervisor on the design, development, and ongoing revision of curricula for all assigned clinical programs.
• Works closely with the department team, financial counselor, clerical staff, and third‑party payers to ensure reimbursement for clinical services provided.
• Maintains and Models Organizations Health Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Description du poste

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT seeks a Social Worker Lead to provide clinical guidance and supervision to clinicians and students, support caseloads, and drive professional development. The role ensures documentation accuracy, CMS compliance, and monitors program performance in partnership with management.

You will supervise LMSWs, LPCA/LCSWs/LPCs and students; conduct intakes, clinical evaluations and crisis risks; deliver psychoeducation and therapy; and help develop recovery‑focused care