What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) / IHS / Shirprock, NM position at Prime Physicians?
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Specialty: Behavioral Health – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Site: Shiprock, New Mexico (Northern Navajo Medical Center – Navajo Area IHS)
Location: US-491, Shiprock, NM 87420
Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of 4 years of extension
Start Date: Jan 2026
Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; alternate or extended shifts may be required based on clinical or crisis coverage needs.
How many shifts are needed per month: Determined by facility schedule and patient volume.
License: Any active, unrestricted U.S. state or territory license permitting independent social work practice.
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience needed: Minimum of 24 months post-licensure experience as an LCSW, including completion of supervised clinical hours.
Special Skills Needed
Responsibilities
Specialty: Behavioral Health – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Site: Shiprock, New Mexico (Northern Navajo Medical Center – Navajo Area IHS)
Location: US-491, Shiprock, NM 87420
Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of 4 years of extension
Start Date: Jan 2026
Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; alternate or extended shifts may be required based on clinical or crisis coverage needs.
How many shifts are needed per month: Determined by facility schedule and patient volume.
License: Any active, unrestricted U.S. state or territory license permitting independent social work practice.
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience needed: Minimum of 24 months post-licensure experience as an LCSW, including completion of supervised clinical hours.
Special Skills Needed
- Crisis assessment and intervention skills.
- Experience in outpatient counseling, emergency/crisis response, and care coordination.
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences.
- Knowledge of Indian Health Service (IHS) standards, HIPAA, and IT security requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients across outpatient and emergency settings.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations and formulate treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based techniques.
- Deliver emergency/crisis care and coordinate referrals to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Maintain thorough, timely, and accurate documentation in accordance with IHS, TJC, and CMS standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, peer reviews, and quality improvement activities.
