What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Professional Counselor position at American Medical Administrators?
American Medical Administrators, INC. is a healthcare solutions company dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through innovative solutions that prioritize quality, efficiency, and sustainability. As we continue to grow and expand our services, we're seeking a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker who wants to be part of this transformation and make a measurable difference in the lives of our most vulnerable patients. This position will be serving patients in the Kansas City and surrounding area.
The Opportunity:
This isn't your typical SNF role. You'll be at the forefront of our acute intervention program, working with clinical autonomy and physician support to manage complex patients right where they live. By combining in-person rounds with strategic telehealth coverage, you'll stabilize residents during critical moments and prevent the trauma and disruption of unnecessary hospital transfers.
Position Summary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides behavioral health services to individuals and families in a rural healthcare setting. This position is responsible for assessing patients' mental health needs, providing counseling and therapeutic interventions, developing individualized treatment plans, and coordinating care with medical providers and community resources.
The LCSW plays an important role in improving access to mental health services in underserved rural communities, helping patients manage emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges while supporting overall health and well-being.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and evaluate patients' mental health needs.
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling as appropriate.
- Diagnose and treat mental health conditions within the scope of licensure and applicable regulations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and suicide risk assessments when indicated.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate integrated patient care.
- Assist patients with referrals to psychiatric services, substance use treatment, community support programs, and other resources.
- Address social determinants of health, including housing instability, transportation barriers, financial challenges, and limited access to healthcare.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Participate in care coordination meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, professional ethical standards, and organizational policies.
- Help expand access to behavioral health services for patients in rural and underserved communities.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Current, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of practice.
- Experience providing behavioral health services, counseling, and psychosocial assessments.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person