Social Worker

CareSouth Medical and Dental; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CareSouth Medical and Dental is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join a multidisciplinary team in Plaquemine, LA. The clinician will perform comprehensive assessments, formulate individualized treatment plans, and deliver individual, family, and group therapy as appropriate.

Documentation in the client EHR is required for all contacts. Responsibilities include crisis assessment, referrals to community resources, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Social Work or Counseling.
• 3–5 years post-master’s experience with children, adolescents, families and adults.
• Knowledge of ethical decision‑making and patient confidentiality; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy as appropriate.
• Document thoroughly in the client electronic health record.
• Make referrals to community resources and provide warm-handed referrals when possible.
• Follow mandatory reporting laws and participate in team-based care.

Skills

Ethical decision-making

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

As a part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor is responsible for conducting thorough clinical assessments, developing individualized care/treatment plans; crisis assessment and interventions, providing individual, family and/or group therapy, in accordance with CSMD policies and procedures, professional standards of practice, and requirements of federal, state and local regulatory and/or licensing agencies/organizations The LCSW/LPC is also responsible for thorough and timely documentation into the client electronic health record for all client contact. The LCSW/LPC makes appropriate referrals for community resources, providing warm-handed referrals when possible and follows standards of practice/laws for mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect. Must be able to work other sites as needed.

EDUCATION:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor and a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor must have knowledge of and show evidence of ethical decision‑making practices in managing patient confidentiality and advocacy, with three to five years of post‑master’s experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Knowledge/experience of budgets and organizational structure in a healthcare setting/environment would be useful. Effective communication skills: both oral and written. Ability to work with others or within a team and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.