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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$65,486 / year median in Maryland
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Description Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a skilled Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rockville, MD . The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) uses best practice within a community-based setting to apply social work methods to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The main responsibility of a clinical social worker is to screen medical records, conduct interviews and assessments, set treatment goals, and arrange for expediting and coordinating services. This position is primarily located in Rockville, MD. Starting pay is $80,000/per year Responsibilities Provide treatment to youth with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances Maintain liaison with area resources and coordinate social service activities Assess and plan for the social requirements of youth and families Develop social service programs and resources Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies, and services to staff Comply with CRMC policies Serve as an active member of each person's Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT), which includes involvement in Individual Habilitation Plan development and ISP Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation Minimum Requirements Master's degree in social work (MSW) Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and families Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data Understanding and commitment to community-based support for youth with behavior challenges Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing Why Community Options? Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision). Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday! Generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Employee Incentive & Discount Programs. 403b Retirement Plan. Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities. Great coworkers/team that support you! University partnerships that include tuition reduction Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-RK