Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job Summary: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) conducts mental health diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents and adults and provides treatment accordingly. Completes documentation in the EMR, participates in clinical and peer consultation groups and communicates professionally with medical staff and community partners.

Essential Responsibilities:

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all associates in this classification. Listed are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

1. Assists in the assessment, planning, arranging and implementing of psychosocial programs e.g. domestic violence, parenting skills, etc.
2. Evaluates patients and provides counseling and crisis intervention as required.
3. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
4. Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
5. Conducts specific targeted counseling programs such as P.C.I. T. in dealing with the need for child/parent interventions.
6. Refers patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education or other community services as required.
7. Collaborate with other professionals remain current with new behavioral health approaches and strategies.