As a part of a multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor is responsible for conducting thorough clinical assessments, developing individualized care/treatment plans; crisis assessment and interventions, providing individual, family and/or group therapy, in accordance with CSMD policies and procedures, professional standards of practice, and requirements of federal, state and local regulatory and/or licensing agencies/organizations The

LCSW/LPC

is also responsible for thorough and timely documentation into the client electronic health record for all client contact. The

LCSW/LPC

makes appropriate referrals for community resources, providing warm-handed referrals when possible and follows standards of practice/laws for mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect. Must be able to work other sites as needed.

EDUCATION

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor and a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor must have knowledge of and show evidence of ethical decision-making practices in managing patient confidentiality and advocacy, with three to five years of post-master's experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Knowledge/experience of budgets and organizational structure in a healthcare setting/environment would be useful.

Effective communication skills:

both oral and written. Ability to work with others or within a team and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.