Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Psychiatric Care Specialist

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Psych Social Worker-LCSW to provide diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic treatment for patients whose functioning is affected by social and mental health issues within the assigned department.

The role conducts biopsychosocial assessments, develops interdisciplinary care plans addressing social and psychiatric needs, and delivers individual, group, and family therapy, while coordinating discharge planning with families and community

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia required.
• Minimum five (5) years of psychiatric social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical biopsychosocial assessments including mental health symptoms, housing, finances, and safety.
• Develop and revise interdisciplinary care plans addressing social and psychiatric needs.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate.
• Implement therapeutic interventions for mental illness, substance use, housing, trauma, and domestic violence.
• Collaborate daily with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team, and community agencies for safe discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical biopsychosocial assessments

Discharge planning

Family therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited program

LCSW in Virginia

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Psych Social Worker-LCSW to provide diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic treatment for patients whose functioning is affected by social and mental health issues within the assigned department.

The role conducts biopsychosocial assessments, develops interdisciplinary care plans addressing social and psychiatric needs, and delivers individual, group, and family therapy, while coordinating discharge planning with families and community