Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW

PERKS & BENEFITS

• $10,000 sign on bonus paid in one lump sum.

• Eligible for student loan forgiveness.

• 2% annual pay increases fully paid Hospital medical benefits.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience. Master's Degree in Marriage and Family therapy or allied field related to the practice of mental health counseling from an accredited college or university.

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Hawaii) OR Mental Health Counselor License (Hawaii).

• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association.

• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in documentation according to national accreditation guidelines. Experience in providing behavioral health services in a primary care setting.

• Experience in providing services to patients with addictions issues. Experience in risk assessment and crisis interventions. Experience in mental health diagnosing and providing clinical intervention therapy services.,

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy for ambulatory mental health services utilizing but not limited to case management, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapeutic intervention provided to individuals, families, groups modalities, and/or Intensive Outpatient Programs.

• Assists with administration, development, implementation, and evaluation of social work programs and policies.

• Conducts social work consultation. Performs clinical diagnosis or psychotherapy.

• Provides psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, families, groups and/or Intensive Outpatient Programs. Utilizes a wide range of evidence-based interventions and modalities. Provides services such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapies, skills training, supportive therapy, stress management, and family therapy.

• Interviews member and evaluates their psychological and mental status. Utilizes the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose patients. Determines if member is in crisis, at-risk, or suicidal/homicidal. Refers members in need of immediate or urgent care to appropriate level of services.

• Assesses urgent or high-risk clinical situations and makes appropriate interventions. Coordinates referral of patient to psychiatrist or another clinician. Assists with admission to hospital or other specialized facilities. Plans and provides  services in the appropriate level of care. Assesses needs for  mental health treatment and makes appropriate referrals as needed. Performs case management, coordination, and monitoring of social work service plans in areas of personal, social or economic resources, conditions, or problems.

• Assesses treatment and prevention of psychosocial dysfunction, disability, or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders. Conducts preparation and evaluation of psychosocial assessments and development of social work service plans.

• Other clinical duties as assigned.