Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The Social Worker in Outpatient Psychiatry provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and care coordination to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary treatment team, the Social Worker develops and implements individualized treatment plans, provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention, and facilitates access to appropriate mental health services and community resources.

The role promotes emotional well-being, treatment engagement, continuity of care, and recovery while empowering patients to achieve their treatment goals and maintain the highest possible level of functioning in the community. Responsibilities and Duties: Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' emotional, psychological, and social needs, identifying strengths, challenges, and support systems. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring clear, measurable goals aligned with patient needs.

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to address mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Coordinate with community resources and services, such as housing, substance use treatment, and healthcare, to support patient needs and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Respond to behavioral health crises, providing immediate support and coordinating with medical staff for interventions.

Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies, while connecting them with relevant resources. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and participate in case conferences to improve patient outcomes.

Advocate for patients’ needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and services. Qualifications, Education and Experience

Master's degree in Social Work. Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis management skills.

Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach to patient care. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards $65,000.00 – 75,000.00 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Days shift