What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker position at Fire Missions?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate mental health and behavioral care to diverse patient populations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based interventions, conduct comprehensive assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans. You will work closely with individuals across various settings, including hospitals, community clinics, and home environments, to promote mental well-being and improve quality of life. Your expertise will support patients with a range of needs, from developmental disabilities and autism to substance use disorders and trauma-related conditions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values cultural competence and clinical excellence.
Duties
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing clinical terminology and ICD coding standards.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral health interventions.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies and manage urgent situations with professionalism and sensitivity.
- Develop tailored treatment plans aligned with clinical documentation standards, HIPAA regulations, and medical social work best practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate case management, discharge planning, and community care services.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation within EMR/EHR systems while adhering to confidentiality policies.
- Engage in clinical research activities, data collection, and quality improvement initiatives related to mental health interventions.
- Provide specialized care for patients with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease, or Geriatrics needs.
- Facilitate intake assessments for new clients seeking mental health or behavioral services in diverse cultural settings.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with CPT coding updates, ICD coding changes, psychopharmacology advancements, and medical terminology.
Skills
- Proven experience delivering psychotherapy across various modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Strong knowledge of mental health assessments, psychiatric patient care, addiction counseling, and crisis management techniques.
- Expertise working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders such as autism.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation, data collection, and compliance with clinical confidentiality policies.
- Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments while demonstrating cultural competence working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent case management skills combined with effective client communication strategies for individual or group counseling sessions.
- Experience working within hospital settings or community-based programs specializing in behavioral health or medical social work.
- Knowledge of ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate diagnosis documentation; familiarity with CPT coding for billing purposes.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations involving PTSD care or trauma-informed approaches with professionalism and empathy.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology relevant to mental health care including psychiatric diagnoses like Alzheimer’s or Geriatrics-related conditions.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing exceptional mental health services that empower individuals on their path to wellness!
Pay: $79,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $79,650