Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

communityoptions; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Incentives

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to apply best-practice social work methods in a community-based setting for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role involves screening records, conducting interviews, assessing needs, setting goals, and expediting and coordinating services.

Starting pay is $80,000 per year. The position requires an MSW, LCSW licensure, and at least two years of experience with children

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• Must hold LCSW license.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with children and families.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data.
• Commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders and related issues.
• Coordinate social services and liaise with area resources.
• Assess social needs of youth and families and plan accordingly.
• Develop social service programs and resources.
• Advise staff on social aspects of procedures and policies.
• Participate in IDT and contribute to ISP development.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

Community Options, Inc.

is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

Position

We are now hiring a skilled Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rockville, MD. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) uses best practice within a community-based setting to apply social work methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The main responsibility of a clinical social worker is to screen medical records, conduct interviews and assessments, set treatment goals, and arrange for expediting and coordinating services. This position is primarily located in Rockville, MD.

Starting pay is $80,000/per year

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances


• Maintain liaison with area resources and coordinate social service activities


• Assess and plan for the social requirements of youth and families


• Develop social service programs and resources


• Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies, and services to staff


• Comply with CRMC policies


• Serve as an active member of each person’s Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development and ISP


• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned


• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW)


• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)


• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families


• Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
  
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges


• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).


• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).


• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.


• 403b Retirement Plan.


• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.


• Great coworkers/team that support you!


• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V