Therapist - LCSW-C

Park West Health System, Inc; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Park West Health System, Inc in Baltimore seeks a licensed clinical social worker to represent the Social Work Program and to collaborate with the Hidden Garden Program. You will provide biopsychosocial intake assessments, diagnostic screenings, and individual/family/group therapy, plus external referrals for mental health needs.

You must hold a Maryland LCSW-C license, work within a multidisciplinary team, perform crisis intervention when needed, and ensure accurate documentation to meet

Qualifikationen

• Must have current LCSW-C license to practice in Maryland.
• Clinical knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Ability to assess emotional, mental, physical, and social functioning using evidence-based tools.
• Understanding of ethics and practices of an integrated behavioral health program.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Represent the Social Work Program within the Social Work Department, collaborating with the Hidden Garden Program to support patient-centered vision and compliance.
• Perform prevention, case management, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Provide direct clinical services including biopsychosocial intake assessments, diagnostic screenings, individual/family/group therapy, and external referrals.
• Provide crisis intervention to address mental health, substance use, physical health issues and psychosocial stressors.
• Document clinical encounters per agency and licensing guidelines to support patient care and billing practices.
• Adhere to policies and comply with federal, state, county, and city laws and COMAR regulations.

Kenntnisse

Clinical knowledge of mental health & 

Ausbildung

LCSW-C license (Maryland)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type: Full Time

Category: Regular

Description

• Represent the Social Work Program within the Social Work Department, in working collaboratively with the Hidden Garden Program by contributing to a patient-centered vision, policies and procedures, infrastructure, and practical application, evidence-based practices, and regulatory compliance recommendations.
• Perform all job duties assigned, including prevention, case management, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Provide direct clinical services to PWHS patients, including administering biopsychosocial intake assessments, diagnostic screenings, and individual, family, and/or group therapy and external referrals for mental health disorders, as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed to clients/families to assist with addressing their emotional and behavioral health needs related to mental health issues, substance use disorders, physical health issues, and psychosocial stressors, and to encourage compliance with treatment recommendations.
• Document clinical encounters as set forth by agency and licensing agency guidelines in support of patient care and established billing practices.
• Adhere to the Department of Social Work's policies and procedures, and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and COMAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a current LCSW-C social work license to practice within the State of Maryland.
• Must have clinical knowledge of the factors associated with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Ability to comprehensively assess the emotional, mental, physical, and social functioning of persons, using evidence-based tools, observation, and knowledge of the behaviors and patterns associated with mental health disorders.
• Demonstrate understanding of the clinical issues, including ethics, values, standards, policies, and practices of an integrated behavioral health program in a healthcare system.
• Ability to communicate and work productively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including primary care medical staff, dental, and other behavioral health disciplines.
• Must have interpersonal skills and the ability to develop rapport and effectively work with persons/families with mental health disorders and various community support representatives.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to research and locate new resources within the community, to assist clients with utilizing community services to support the recovery process.
• Knowledge of culturally sensitive language and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work independently and practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in addressing crises in a flexible and patient manner.