Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

MDPerm; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MDPerm in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a primary mental health therapist within the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program. This full-time role involves providing diagnostic assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy, and care coordination for individuals and families.

The position emphasizes clinical autonomy and collaboration within a military healthcare team, offering a predictable weekday schedule and the ability to deliver meaningful care.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
• Minimum two years of full-time post-independent licensure clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently function as the primary mental health therapist in an outpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs.
• Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities.
• Assess and treat patients with chronic and acute psychological conditions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility standards.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia

Overview

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a primary mental health therapist within the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP).

This is a full-time outpatient role in which the LCSW independently provides diagnostic assessments, evidence-based psychotherapy, and care coordination services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. The position emphasizes guideline-based treatment, clinical autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary military healthcare team.

Schedule & Work Hours

• Full-Time | On-Site
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• No weekends
• No on‑call requirement

Clinical Focus & Therapeutic Modalities

The LCSW provides in-depth mental health diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy using evidence-based treatment approaches. Approved modalities include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Key Responsibilities

• Independently function as the primary mental health therapist in an outpatient behavioral health setting
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs, strengths, and available family or community resources
• Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based clinical modalities
• Assess and treat patients experiencing chronic and acute medical, psychological, and substance-related conditions
• Provide counseling to patients and families related to adjustment, functional limitations, and ongoing treatment needs
• Develop and implement discharge plans, follow-up care, and care transitions to other healthcare facilities (e.g., VA facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes)
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with civilian health and social service agencies
• Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge planning, and follow-up care
• Deliver crisis intervention services as needed
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) with a clinical focus

Licensure

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
• License may be held in any U.S. state

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time post–independent licensure clinical experience

Why Join NMCP SARP?

This role offers the opportunity to practice independently within a structured outpatient substance abuse treatment program while supporting service members and beneficiaries. Providers enjoy a predictable weekday schedule, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to deliver meaningful, evidence-based care.

MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility‑specific requirements.