Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters in Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work. Must adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Preferred: Psychotherapy experience preferred
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Required: Currently licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) issued by the Alabama State Board of Social Worker Examiners, or eligible to be licensed within six (6) months from date of hire.
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
Psychotherapist Social Worker Psychiatry Clinic • Birmingham, AL