Description :
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Contract
Pueblo of Acoma, NM
Description
Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker seeking a rewarding contract opportunity where your clinical expertise helps change lives? The New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), located in the Pueblo of Acoma, NM, is looking for a compassionate and experienced LCSW to join our behavioral health team. This contract position offers the chance to provide meaningful care to Native American adolescents in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed environment.
About the Opportunity :
As our Contract LCSW, you'll support the delivery of integrated behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary residential treatment center. You will provide therapeutic services, case management, discharge planning, and community collaboration to support clients affected by substance use, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.
Position Details :
- Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am4 : 30 pm (OT may be available with prior approval)
- Setting : Residential adolescent treatment center at NSRTC
- Contract Type : Full-time 1099 contract
- Length : Base year with four option years, subject to background clearance
- Start Date : As soon as federal clearance is completed
- Local candidates welcome
Key Responsibilities :
Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions to adolescent clientsConduct biopsychosocial assessments and clinical evaluationsDevelop and implement treatment and discharge plans in coordination with the behavioral health teamDeliver crisis intervention and stabilization services as neededCoordinate with internal providers and external agencies to ensure continuity of careEngage in outreach services including telehealth and community-based visits when appropriateComplete timely and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) systemParticipate in case staffing, treatment team meetings, and quality assurance activitiesProvide culturally competent care by incorporating tribal traditions and values into treatmentEducate families and support systems about behavioral health needs and recovery optionsQualifications :
Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited institutionActive, unrestricted LCSW license in any U.S. state or territoryMinimum of 2 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, preferably with adolescentsExperience in substance use, trauma-informed care, and dual diagnosis treatmentCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationMust pass a Level I and II fingerprint-based federal background investigationKnowledge of DSM and ICD criteria and behavioral health best practicesExperience with Native American or tribal health systems preferredAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamStrong documentation and organizational skillsProficient in using Electronic Health Records (EHR)Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United StatesWilling to comply with all state, federal, and IHS regulations for social work servicesMust complete required IHS training, including child protection, trauma-informed care, and security awarenessWhy Work With Us?
Meaningful work supporting Native youth and familiesCollaborative and mission-driven team environmentConsistent weekday schedule with opportunities for extended serviceOpportunity to provide care in a culturally rich and scenic settingLocated in beautiful central New Mexico with access to both rural and metropolitan communitiesAdditional Duties :
Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the treatment center and supervision team. The position is subject to CARF and CMS accreditation standards.
Indian Preference Exercised :
Preference will be given in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (25 U.S.C. 47). This is a TIER 2 position under the Prairie Band Employment Code.
We welcome dedicated clinical social workers ready to make a lasting impact. Apply today to learn more about joining the NSRTC team.
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Requirements :
Qualifications Needed :
Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited institutionCurrent, full, active, and unrestricted LCSW license in any U.S. state or territoryMinimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably with adolescents and in behavioral health settingsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationMust meet credentialing and privileging requirements in accordance with Indian Health Service policiesMust complete and pass a Level I and Level II fingerprint-based federal background check (estimated at 90 days)Must comply with the Indian Health Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention ActMust be a U.S. citizen living primarily in the United StatesStrong clinical and diagnostic skills using DSM and ICD criteriaKnowledge and experience in treating behavioral health and substance use issues, particularly in adolescentsFamiliarity with trauma-informed care and treatment of co-occurring disordersExperience in cross-cultural care and working with Native American or tribal communities is preferredAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamProficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR)Must follow HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and other federal guidelines regarding patient care and dataWillingness to complete required Indian Health Service training, including security, ethics, trauma-informed care, and child protection standardsPI6d72ce32997a-26289-38059516