Social Worker - LCSW

Cynet Health; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Anchorage, AK seeks a Social Worker with LCSW credentials to join a psychiatric unit serving adults. The role involves individual, family, and some group therapy, along with biopsychosocial assessments, care coordination, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

You will work a day shift, 8 hours per shift, with a patient load of 6-8 per clinician. Alaska license is preferred but not required; BLS and LCSW certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Psychiatric experience
• Inpatient experience
• Alaska license preferred but not required
• BLS, LCSW certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and some group therapy
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care
• Maintain patient ratio of 6-8 per clinician
• Conduct initial evaluations and coordinate care
• Document care plans and patient responses; ensure accuracy
• Demonstrate strong communication with internal and external teams
• Flexible scheduling; block scheduling may be accommodated

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Biopsychosocial assessments

Job description

Social Worker - LCSW

Profession: Social Services

Specialty: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:30 - 17:00)

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required

License: Alaska license preferred, but not required

Certifications: BLS, LCSW required

Must-Have:

Psychiatric experienceInpatient experience

Description:The Social Worker will work in a psychiatric unit focused on adult patients.The unit serves a diverse patient population including adolescents and adults.Responsibilities include providing individual therapy, family therapy, and some group therapy.The clinician will conduct biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' needs.Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential for patient care.The patient ratio will be 6-8 patients per clinician.Candidates must possess knowledge of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, and substance dependency.Experience with crisis intervention and discharge planning is required.Candidates should also be familiar with conducting initial evaluations and care coordination.Documentation must adhere to care delivery plans and reflect patient responses.The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with internal and external team members.Flexibility in scheduling is appreciated, and block scheduling may be accommodated.Traveling clinicians are not required to be on-call and will not float beyond their assigned duties.This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives in a supportive environment.