Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Job Summary :

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), reporting to the Social Services Program Manager, is an integral member of the Ambulatory Care Management department. Co-located within primary care offices, the LCSW provides direct care management services to patients, including comprehensive face-to-face biopsychosocial assessments and collaboration with primary care physicians to support diagnosis and brief therapy treatment. The LCSW also addresses social determinants of health and assists with advance care planning. This role primarily serves adult and geriatric patients presenting with behavioral health needs in a primary care setting. Patients referred by their primary care providers are evaluated and treated by the LCSW, who works closely with Care Management team members and Primary Care Providers as part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. In every interaction, the LCSW demonstrates respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity toward patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Job Description : BENEFITS :

• No on call
• No Nights, Holidays, or Weekends
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b with Match
• Opportunity for Career Growth

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provides clinical social work, which focuses on the assessment, collaboration with patient’s primary care visit to determine diagnosis and treatment of an emotional and mental illness as related to the total health of the patient.

The practice of clinical social work shall be based on knowledge of psychodynamics, human relations, crisis intervention and psychopathology.  The practitioner of clinical social work shall : Develops comprehensive psychosocial assessments, which examine the current problem(s), as well as relevant bio-psychosocial and environmental factors in order to establish an appropriate care plan.

counseling and other social work interventions to enhance problem solving and coping.

EDUCATION :

Minimum : MSW from accredited school by the Council on Social Work Education.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :

Minimum : 2+ years clinical social work experience in mental health.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

KY - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other.