Social Worker | MSW

About the role

Assists in coordinating, planning, implementing and facilitating programs and counseling services on an outpatient basis. The Outpatient Therapist's responsibilities may include several of the following areas: individual, group and family counseling, crisis services/evaluation, tele-therapy services, and current and future groups/programs. All of these areas may involve providing assessments, facilitating treatment and crisis intervention of clientele affected by mental health or dual diagnoses issues. Providing community/education services will be a part of this position and some travel is occasionally required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of clients/patients presenting moderate to severe social adjustment problems.
• Adheres to policies which assure the confidentiality of client communications.
• Provides for a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to the treatment of clients, coordinating same with appropriate hospital departments.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with accepted principles of the National Association of Social Workers.
• Assesses progress of clients/patients and modify or extend treatment program accordingly.
• Coordinates care of clients/patients with referring physician or agency.
• Documents therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures on medical records.
• Intervenes as a crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment such as substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes and other instances as outlined in hospital policy.
• Refers client or patient to outside agencies where appropriate.
• Communicates with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress.
• Coordinates client/patient billing and modify treatment program in accordance with insurance coverage, plan provisions, and individual ability to pay.
• Provides educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Active license in the state of practice as one of the following upon hire:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health (LPC-MH)
  • Clinical Social Worker – Practitioner in Private Practice (CSW-PIP)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Addiction Counselor Trainee (ACT) license, Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) license, or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license.
• 4–6 years of related experience and/or training.
• Clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individual counseling services.
• Experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions).
• Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.