Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Dr. Springer

About the Role

Under the supervision of Dr. Springer, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides services to patients within Dr. Springer's primary care setting. The LCSW functions as an integral member of a team delivering a variety of services to patients referred by a primary care provider. The LCSW engages in population-based education, prevention, and early intervention with patients, and participates in chronic disease management, including psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their illness, treatment, and/or life situation.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively in a fast-paced primary care environment.
• Display exceptional interpersonal skills as part of a multi-disciplinary personnel team.
• Provide clinical assessment, patient care planning, and effective treatment implementation to adults and families.
• Work collaboratively with patients and family members using a wellness, recovery, or resilience-based approach and engage patients in treatment pathways and/or brief psychotherapy when indicated.
• Complete brief diagnostic assessments for mental health and other co-occurring addictive or medical disorders.
• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services for patients as related to behavioral care, including linking with other treatment providers both within and outside the primary care setting (with patient permission).
• Provide patients with self-management skills and educational information to enable full participation in their own treatment.
• Provide and communicate recommendations for interventions.
• Collaborate with the provider and the patient.
• Provide relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients (in person, by phone, or by correspondence) as approved by the supervisor and with the patient’s signed release of information consent.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines to assess patient and family needs, design effective care planning or service goals, or medical treatment plans regarding utilization of additional resources.
• Oversee CPS case management.
• Demonstrate multicultural skills, knowledge, and experience, including the influence of cultural issues and providing services with appropriate cultural context.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients and family members.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients, families, and caretakers to enhance effective treatment delivery.
• Facilitate education, support groups, and referrals.
• Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports, document patient medical charts (including diagnostic and treatment recommendations, discharge planning, and follow-up services).
• Assess patients and their families in understanding and coping with emotional and social problems.
• Advise patients of available community resources and act as a liaison and/or advocate for patients/families to use these services effectively.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Two years' experience providing clinical services in the mental health field.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Louisiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Skills

• Relate in a professional manner and handle confidential information and protected health information.
• Perform behavioral health evaluations along with complex social and psychotherapy work with patients.
• Prepare clear, concise casework records; make recommendations based on information; organize and manage caseload.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proper spelling and use of medical terminology.
• High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, families, and the community.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical/health records.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday.

Location: Lake Charles, LA.