Licensed Master Social Worker (Notional Opportunity)

Comprehensive Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide direct care and mental health treatment to individuals in various challenging environments. This role includes responsibilities ranging from mental health assessments to crisis intervention and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as LMSW or LCSW required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and treatment to patients.
• Assesses and evaluates the mental health of residents.
• Serves as the suicide prevention program coordinator.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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***This position is contingent upon contract award and will be located onsite in either the southeast, southwest, or central United States. Travel will likely be required.***

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline of Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
2. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
3. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
4. Assesses and evaluates the mental health of residents and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary.
5. Providing written evaluation reports on the mental health status of individuals.
6. Provides weekly reports/updates on individuals.
7. Provides brief counseling, psychotherapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education.
8. Provides mental health treatment to individuals that are present with signs/symptoms of sexual or physical assault, abuse, and/or neglect using the multidisciplinary approach.
9. Provides mental health treatment to individuals that present with signs/symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors.
10. Provides post-discharge follow up for individuals returning from inpatient mental health treatment.
11. Serves as the suicide prevention program coordinator.
12. Possesses a high level of skill in assessing, recognizing, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that interfere with successful treatment.
13. Serves as a mental health consultant to other health professionals at the facility.
14. Assists the local performance improvement coordinator in the completion of clinical performance improvement activities/risk identification and management directly related to mental health healthcare in countries worldwide.
15. Performs record-keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
16. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
17. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current, full and unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• This position requires the candidate to practice independently according to the state in which they are licensed.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Location of services may at times be in remote, austere or challenging environments.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without limitations.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience as an LMSW or LCSW.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• The position will require walking, standing or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day.
• Under urgent or emergency situations, the incumbent may need to run, sprint or run up or down stairs.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 40+ lbs. as required for patient care and transport.
• May require working overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.