What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Independent Social Worker position at The Heart of Play?
Overview
Join our dynamic mental health and social services team as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive behavioral health care and social work services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, in various clinical settings. As an LISW, you will utilize your expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions while ensuring adherence to clinical documentation standards and confidentiality policies. Your energy and dedication will help foster positive change in the lives of those we serve.
Duties
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations using ICD-10 and ICD-9 coding systems to inform treatment planning.
- Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy utilizing modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and trauma-informed approaches like PTSD care.
- Develop personalized treatment plans that incorporate psychotherapeutic techniques, motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, and behavioral health interventions tailored to each client’s needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients with complex conditions such as developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, or other neurological impairments.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems while complying with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
- Engage in crisis intervention and crisis management to support clients experiencing acute mental health episodes or behavioral emergencies.
- Collect data for clinical research projects related to mental health interventions, behavioral health outcomes, or service delivery improvements.
Skills
- Proven experience in psychotherapy, mental health counseling, and clinical social work across diverse populations.
- Strong knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques and evidence-based practices for substance use disorders and addiction counseling.
- Expertise in child & family counseling, pediatrics, special education, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and medical terminology for accurate documentation and billing purposes.
- Skilled in crisis management, psychiatric patient care, trauma-informed care including PTSD treatment, and behavioral therapy modalities.
- Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments while adhering to clinical confidentiality policies under HIPAA guidelines.
- Experience working within hospital settings or home & community care environments is highly desirable.
- Competence in conducting mental health assessments for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds using culturally sensitive approaches.
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology principles relevant to psychiatric patient care is a plus.
Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate mental health services rooted in evidence-based practice! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a collaborative environment where your skills can thrive—empowering clients toward healthier lives every day.
Pay: $51.00 - $109.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Humboldt, IA 50548
Salary : $51 - $109