The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for providing discharge and clinical services for on-site clinic health units/shelters or events for Acuity Commercial and Government contracts for rapid deployments to support emergency and disaster efforts. This is a temporary position and length of assignment may vary based on operational needs and client requirements. This position reports to the designated Site Lead at the on-site clinic health unit/shelter.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Location: New York City

**Must be Licensed in the state of New York

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to patients within discipline of Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
• Coordinate discharge planning and processes for individuals ready to be released back to the general pubic or medical care facilities.
• Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• Assesses and evaluates the mental health of residents and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary.
• Providing written evaluation reports on the mental health status of individuals.
• Provides weekly reports/updates on individual.
• Provides brief counseling, psychotherapy, behavioral analysis, and substance abuse education.
• Provides mental health treatment to individuals that are present with signs/symptoms of sexual or physical assault, abuse, and/or neglect using the multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides mental health treatment to individuals that present with signs/symptoms of suicidal, dangerous, or psychotic behaviors.
• Provides post-discharge follow up for individuals returning from inpatient mental health treatment.
• Serves as the suicide prevention program coordinator.
• Possesses a high level of skill in assessing, recognizing, and treating behavioral or other mental health conditions that interfere with successful treatment.
• Serves as a mental health consultant to other health professionals at the facility.
• Assists the local performance improvement coordinator in completion of clinical performance improvement activities/risk identification and management directly related to mental health healthcare in countries worldwide.
• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current, full and unrestrictedlicensure as aLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Experience with discharge planning, processes where patient(s) receives necessary assistance once released to proper environment, while they recuperate.
• This position requires the candidate to practice independently according to the state in which they are licensed.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Location of services may at times be in remote, austere or challenging environments.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment withoutlimitations.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience as an LCSW.
• Licensed as an LMSW with experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• The position will require walking, standing or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day.
• Under urgent or emergency situations, the incumbent may need to run, sprint or run up or down stairs.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 40 lbs. as required for patient care and transport.
• May require working overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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