Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Title:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Specialty:
Behavioral Health – Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Site:
Gallup, New Mexico (Gallup Indian Medical Center – Navajo Area IHS)

Location:
516 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301

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.

Credentialing / Onboarding time:
Estimated 6–8 weeks.

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.