POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) is responsible for providing professional therapy to patients and families including direct counseling services, crisis intervention, and coordination of community services/resources. Performance of duties may be autonomous and self-directed as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Department Head of Mental Health.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

• Works under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health to provide high quality mental health services.
• Conducts comprehensive, culturally sensitive bio-psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides therapy and crisis intervention services to individuals and families.
• Supplies information and education about mental health issues to individual patients and to groups.
• Documents diagnostic assessment, intervention, and treatment data in medical record as indicated by COMAR.
• Provide support to area school systems with recommendations and attend

IFSP, IEP, ARD

meetings as needed. Operational Excellence

• Ensure all performance improvement activities are managed and performed according to regulatory and accreditation standards, corporate policies, and related measures.
• Demonstrates competency in practice and knowledge of current standards of practice. Maintains credentials and performs current practice expectations within established guidelines. Relationships
• Develop and maintain collaborative internal relationships and partnerships with co-workers, psychiatrists and office staff.
• Develop and maintain favorable external relationships with vendors, contractors, and related resources. Leadership & Stewardship
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization .

PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES

Conducts comprehensive, culturally sensitive psychosocial assessments, develops care plans, and provides therapy and crisis intervention services to patients and families. Participates in team meetings and participates in Peer Review, continually improving care based on results. Develops, implements, updates and/or monitors treatment plans for own caseload. Assists in maintaining patient pre-authorizations, completing treatment plans in a timely fashion. Responsible for accurate, timely communication with the support staff and other clinical staff to maintain high quality services, accurate schedules and clinical records. Participates with office on-call schedule. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of professional social work principles, methodology, and ethics and of human psychosocial development within the family, community, and culture. Familiarity with brief therapy theories/techniques and therapeutic process. Understanding of techniques for facilitating client motivation to change behavior, evidence based practices. Knowledge of health and social issues impacting diverse clients and their well-being. Possess skills in crisis intervention, client advocacy, and case management. Ability to interact effectively as member of interdisciplinary health care team, identify and utilize community resources and communicate appropriately with diverse patient population.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Masters of an approved Master's program in social work and successful completion of internship.
• Licensed in the State of Maryland as an LMSW.
• Compliant with LMSW Supervision requirement.
• Upon completion of LMSW supervisory requirements is expected to acquire LCSW within a reasonable time frame Experience
• 3 or more years experience in health care setting

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

License/Certification:

LMSW or LCSW-C (Required)

Work Location:

In person