MUSCP Therapist (LISW / LPC / LMFT) Psychiatry : Addiction Sciences Division : Center for Drugs and Alcohol Program (CDAP)

MUSCP Therapist (LISW / LPC / LMFT) Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a candidate to fill their therapist position within the Addiction Sciences Division : Center for Drugs and Alcohol Program (CDAP). This position is for a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who will be working in a team environment in the Outpatient Clinic of the Addiction Sciences Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. In this capacity, the Therapist will be providing individual and group therapy to individuals with addiction-related and other psychiatric illnesses and their families. This is a full-time position with the flexibility to work 40 hours / week (100% FTE) or 32 hours / week (80% FTE).

Specific responsibilities include interviewing clients and / or families to assess the client's current diagnosis, coping strategies, cognitive strengths and deficits, situation strengths and weaknesses and mental status; developing and discussing proposed treatment plans with the client and detailing the recommendations and the reasoning for them; monitoring and documenting progress of clients and making service / treatment plan adjustments as necessary. Conducts community planning, needs assessment and evaluation concerning societal conditions which impact on social functioning.

Must ensure established agency procedures are followed and that clinical standards that are set for treatment planning, the delivery of individual case management services, group and psycho-educational data, discharge planning and referral services are met. Also responsible for planning, implementing and / or coordinating all treatment services delivered to clients. Collaboration and coordination with both internal and external resources are crucial to ensure successful client outcomes. Must be able to take suggestions from team supervisors.

Education : Master's Degree in Social Work or Social Welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.

Licensed Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist : licensure by the applicable South Carolina Board required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.