Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) w/bonus - 5413

We have a new opportunity for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Maxwell Air Force Base Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama.

Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the LCSW include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate appropriate referrals to community and other Government agencies for services.

Independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.

Independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds.

Use medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.

Implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals.

Independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Must practice within the bounds of the license or certification.

Provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.

Participate in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organizations required at the facility.

Additional Duties:

Will perform walk-in duties on a rotational schedule.

Perform special evaluations on an as needed basis.

Provide training for junior providers/enlisted upon request.

See to improve the clinic by contributing to innovation.

Expected to seek evidenced based training/certificates for application of most up to date treatment modalities.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 6:00am and 6:00pm, including a one hour lunch

No Weekends or Holidays

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW). Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Experience: Must have at least 2-years of post-grad experience within the last 5-years in the independent practice of clinical social work for adults in an outpatient clinical setting.
• License: Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from any state.
• Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.