Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) is responsible for providing professional therapy to patients and families including direct counseling services, crisis intervention, and coordination of community services/resources. Performance of duties may be autonomous and self-directed as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Department Head of Mental Health.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

· Works under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health to provide high quality mental health services.

· Conducts comprehensive, culturally sensitive bio-psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy and crisis intervention services to individuals and families.

· Supplies information and education about mental health issues to individual patients and to groups.

· Documents diagnostic assessment, intervention, and treatment data in medical record as indicated by COMAR.

· Provide support to area school systems with recommendations and attend IFSP, IEP, ARD meetings as needed.

Operational Excellence

· Ensure all performance improvement activities are managed and performed according to regulatory and accreditation standards, corporate policies, and related measures.

· Demonstrates competency in practice and knowledge of current standards of practice. Maintains credentials and performs current practice expectations within established guidelines.

Relationships

· Develop and maintain collaborative internal relationships and partnerships with co-workers, psychiatrists and office staff.

· Develop and maintain favorable external relationships with vendors, contractors, and related resources.

Leadership & Stewardship

· Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional and ethical manner at all times.

· Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES

• Conducts comprehensive, culturally sensitive psychosocial assessments, develops care plans, and provides therapy and crisis intervention services to patients and families.
• Participates in team meetings and participates in Peer Review, continually improving care based on results.
• Develops, implements, updates and/or monitors treatment plans for own caseload.
• Assists in maintaining patient pre-authorizations, completing treatment plans in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for accurate, timely communication with the support staff and other clinical staff to maintain high quality services, accurate schedules and clinical records.
• Participates with office on-call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of professional social work principles, methodology, and ethics and of human psychosocial development within the family, community, and culture.
• Familiarity with brief therapy theories/techniques and therapeutic process. Understanding of techniques for facilitating client motivation to change behavior, evidence based practices.
• Knowledge of health and social issues impacting diverse clients and their well-being.
• Possess skills in crisis intervention, client advocacy, and case management.
• Ability to interact effectively as member of interdisciplinary health care team, identify and utilize community resources and communicate appropriately with diverse patient population.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

· Masters of an approved Master’s program in social work and successful completion of internship.

· Licensed in the State of Maryland as an LMSW.

· Compliant with LMSW Supervision requirement.

· Upon completion of LMSW supervisory requirements is expected to acquire LCSW within a reasonable time frame

Experience

· 3 or more years experience in health care setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LMSW or LCSW-C (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salisbury, MD 21804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000