Licensed Clinical Social Worker

77 consultants; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

77 Consultants is seeking a qualified professional to provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and therapy in Montgomery, Alabama. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess an active LCSW license. Primary responsibilities include referral coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering therapeutic interventions. A minimum of one year of relevant experience is required. This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday work schedule, ensuring no weekend shifts unless on-call.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in evaluating and treating patients with psychological factors.
• Possession of an active LCSW license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate referrals to community resources for patients.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to diverse clients.

Skills

Referral Coordination

Psychosocial Assessment

Counseling and Psychotherapy

Clinical Knowledge

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Core Position Responsibilities

• Referral Coordination: Facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources and governmental agencies to optimize patient services.
• Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and their families, analyzing psychosocial functioning, needs, strengths, weaknesses, coping mechanisms, and required assistance. Collaborate closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to formulate and implement targeted treatment plans.
• Diverse Client Engagement: Carry out psychosocial assessments and deliver treatment to a broad spectrum of individuals across varying socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Clinical Knowledge Application: Utilize knowledge of medical and mental health conditions, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses, medications and their pharmacokinetics, and relevant medical terminology.
• Therapeutic Intervention: Employ a range of treatment modalities tailored to individuals, families, and groups facing psychiatric, medical, and social challenges, striving to meet established treatment objectives.
• Counseling and Psychotherapy Delivery: Provide professional counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families, ensuring practice within the limitations of licensure.
• Consultative Support: Offer consultation to interdisciplinary staff regarding the psychosocial dimensions of patient care and the implications of psychosocial issues on health outcomes and treatment adherence.
• Professional Collaboration: Participate in professional peer review case conferences, research initiatives, and other organizational roles mandated by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Interdisciplinary Operations: Engage in the clinic’s interdisciplinary framework, which includes activities like scheduling coordination, email communications, facilitating warm hand-offs, and participating in team huddles.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, encompassing 9 hours worked between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with a rotating limited call schedule and callback requirements. No weekend or holiday shifts unless on-call.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution is required.

Experience

1. A minimum of one year within the past three years in evaluating and treating patients with pain and psychological factors influencing their physical conditions or coping with medical challenges.
2. At least 12 months of direct experience in the last 24 months involving computer operations, basic word processing, data entry, and the use of electronic medical records.

Licensure

Possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted LCSW license from any state.

Life Support Certification

Must have and maintain a current AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification, with the expectation to obtain it prior to the start date if not already certified.

Security Clearance

Capability to successfully pass a government background check and achieve requisite security clearance.