Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Location : New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), 20 Mockingbird Drive, Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034
Schedule : Full-Time, MondayFriday, 8 : 00 AM 4 : 30 PM
Position Summary :
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking one (1) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide non-personal healthcare services to adolescents at the New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), a federally operated 24-bed residential facility. This role involves delivering a broad range of behavioral health services to Native American youth in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Deliver direct clinical mental health services including evaluation, diagnosis, crisis intervention, referral, and psychotherapy to adolescents.
- Apply evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR.
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans based on DSM-5 criteria.
- Document services in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) using government-furnished equipment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse professionals.
- Participate in treatment planning meetings, clinical case conferences, and required training.
- Provide written and verbal clinical summaries, reports, and updates as needed.
- Address unique mental health needs specific to Native American youth and provide culturally relevant interventions.
Qualifications :
Active and unrestricted Independent LCSW License in a U.S. state or territory.Minimum 1 year of clinical experience with adolescents or in residential behavioral health settings.Knowledge of behavioral health conditions affecting youth, including substance use disorders, trauma, and severe emotional disturbances.Proficiency in DSM-5 and use of electronic health records.Must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and child protection screening.Government-Furnished Resources :
Office space, computer, scanner, phone, and access credentials (PIV Card) will be provided at NSRTC.$100,000 - $140,000 a year
Compensation details : 100000-140000 Yearly Salary
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