Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Canton, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Canton+NY+USA+13617)

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Reports to:Medical Director / Practice Manager

Rate of Pay:$70,000 - $90,000 for full-time status; part-time or per diem shall be prorated based on scheduled hours

Work Schedule:Flexible within Monday - Friday daytime office hours; no evenings, weekends, or major holidays; no on-call; full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules available

Position Summary:Provides counseling services to health center patients in compliance with standard practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform psycho/social assessment.

• Develop a therapeutic counseling regimen to meet the needs of the individual based upon assessment and input from caregivers/family.

• Coordinate treatment plan with the psychiatrist, referring individuals as necessary for psychiatric consult and prescription.

• Provide ongoing counseling as indicated and follow up if psychiatric consultation is made.

• Maintain patient records per agency policies and procedures.

• Provide ongoing supervision of MSWs as necessary.

• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work

• Current, registered NYS LCSW license

• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.

• Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with issues.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to sit for long periods.

• Ability to tolerate exposure to computer monitor/screen.

• Ability to tolerate the extended use of a computer keyboard.

Benefits:

Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.

Providers joining us may be eligible for additional benefits such as signing bonuses, a week of CE time and allowance for CE expenses, license and certification fee reimbursement, and more. We also offer flexible schedules, ample support staff, and a comfortable, family-friendly work environment.

Community Health Center of the North Country is an NHSC-approved work site. Providers may be eligible for student loan reimbursement.

Salary Description

$70,000 - $90,000 annually