LCSW - Outpatient - LMHC & LMSW Candidates Encouraged to Apply : )

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

The Licensed Social Worker is an active member of the psychiatry treatment team. The licensed social worker is responsible for the therapeutic relationship that includes addressing the complex bio-psychosocial needs of the patient. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to comprehensive assessment of those needs, diagnosis, treatment planning, advocacy, and resource identification and linkage. Clinical social work in the outpatient setting includes using evidence-based therapies to address the bio-psycho-social aspects of patient care such as adjustment to illness issues, mental health, co-occurring disorders, identifying and reporting child and elder abuse and neglect, domestic violence and complex care management (when appropriate). Adherence to established Psychiatry Department protocols and (OMH) oversight regulations, participation in ongoing education and supervision, as well as active participation in Psychiatry Department meetings, PI and UR.

The LCSW Clinical Supervisor provides oversight of the LMSW / LCSW in accordance with NYS Board of Education – Office of the Professions. Social Work licensure requirements – “A licensed master social worker may only practice clinical social work, including diagnosis and psychotherapy, under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed psychologist or psychiatrist in the acceptable setting.”

Participation in departmental rounds or team meetings as required

Comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of patient

Treatment planning to address issues identified in comprehensive assessment

Resource linkage and advocacy with appropriately identified resources

Participation in departmental objectives and assignments

Outpatient Psychiatry Specific Duties

Provide psychotherapy on an outpatient basis to individuals, couples, families and / or groups in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health guidelines and standards of care.

Complete comprehensive assessments / diagnostic formulations and preliminary treatment plan goals, objectives and methods, within the time frames outlined by regulations (OMH / CMS)

Provides evidence based therapeutic interventions

Documents all patient contacts according to NYS Office of Mental Health requirements

Performs acute / crisis evaluations and coordinates psychiatric hospitalization as needed

Provides psychoeducation to patients and families

Functions as a member of the outpatient clinical Treatment Team

Facilitates referrals for medication evaluations, inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, and community support services

Communicates with patient and other treating providers to coordinate treatment plan goals and objectives

Participates in case conference treatment team meetings

Treats patients, colleagues, and other staff with cooperation, compassion and respect

Conducts self in a manner consistent with ethical standards of practice in the field

Participates in the Utilization Review Process

Collaborates with outside agencies, such as CPS / DSS

Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager

Partial remote work is available dependent upon department needs and employee capabilities

What we need from you

Education :

• Master's Degree in Social Work, required

Experience :

Minimum 2 years post Master's Degree experience, preferred

Preference for prior related experience

License / Certification :

Skills : Adaptability

Communication

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Counseling

Interacting with People

Maintain Files

Maintain Confidentiality

Time Management

Physical Requirements :

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met

Occasional fit testing required

Frequent standing, walking

Constant typing / clerical / dexterity, hearing, seeing / monitor / computer use, talking.

Hazards :

Working Conditions :

Travel :

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include :

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability protection

Retirement benefits including an employer match

And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and / or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum : USD $72,042.71 / Yr.

Pay Range Maximum :

USD $108,064.06 / Yr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.