Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)- Full Time, Day

About the role

The Outpatient Social Worker provides customized clinical interventions, that are evidence-based, to treat underlying, root causes of psychosocial and environmental symptoms. Serves as a liaison between medical professionals and patients to increase collaboration and positive medical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention with an immediate safety action plan for patients with suicidal, homicidal, hallucinating, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence/abuse issues.
• Provides Social Work assessments that identify the underlying root cause of psychosocial and environmental symptoms.
• Creates a care plan and links patient with services to address the needs of the patient.
• Manages referrals regarding psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.
• Facilitates behavioral change through the use of Clinical Interventions such as but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.
• Creates customized interventions for specialty populations.
• Completes diagnostic screening tools such as the PHQ screenings, Edinburgh, CAGE, and GAD 7.
• Diagnoses patients using the DSM V.
• Documents all services in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.
• For CompassionNet: Must have ability to travel.

Required Qualifications

• Required Degree: Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Required Certification/Licensure: NYS LMSW or NYS LCSW

Preferred Qualifications

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• MS: Social Work (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

• LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)

Pay

$30.50 - $40.00