Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Saint Joseph Medical Group has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join a practice located in Mishawaka, Indiana.

About the Role

The Clinical Social Worker/Counselor utilizes various treatment modalities in providing group and individual treatment services to patients in need of behavioral health services, their families, and significant others, in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The role involves initial and ongoing assessment, treatment planning, specialized trauma care, and discharge planning using professional and clinical judgment. The CSW carries a select client caseload and supports the program as assigned by the practice manager, practicing within the scope of SJHS and department policies, state statutes, licensure, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments and determines appropriate level of care for new and returning clients.
• Independently diagnoses clients and establishes individual treatment plans and interventions.
• Facilitates group therapy treatment as assigned.
• Orients clients to trauma treatment and effectively engages them in treatment.
• Provides supervision for graduate students, interns, LSWs, PCs, and MFTs with clinical assignments in the program.
• Provides consultation services to schools, courts, local businesses, and community providers.
• Initiates outreach opportunities, provides educational presentations, and attends task force meetings as assigned.
• Serves as interdepartmental and interagency liaison.
• Performs personal advocacy, as requested by clients, with other professionals, social service agencies, and the criminal justice system.
• Documents client data accurately and completely, in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems effectively and appropriately.
• Participates in performance improvement, committee/project work, and unit activities.
• Manages own productivity according to department productivity requirements, including RVU-based goals.
• Orients new personnel and takes responsibility for continuing education.
• Completes activities required for continued licensure and professional organization membership (e.g., NASW).
• Performs other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as directed.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's program in Social Work or Counseling.
• Independent licensure by the state of Indiana Counselor and Social Work Board (LISW, LPCC, LMFT) required.
• At least two years of experience, including performed psychosocial assessments and individual, family, and group counseling.
• Experience in trauma, grief, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques preferred.
• EMDR training and certification preferred.
• Indiana LCSW license required.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Awareness of specific issues related to trauma, loss, and victimization.
• Ability to effectively apply professional training and specialization skills in providing treatment.

Schedule

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.