Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (Per Diem)

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can provide services if necessary.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties: Provides social work assistance to patients and families relating to illness, disease, hospitalization and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources.  Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home/community service.  A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. 

Job Overview 

This position provides a range of behavioral services including individual and group treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution. 

2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).  Licensure in NH may be required depending on assigned territory and operational need.

3. One (1) year of related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Five (5) years of applicable experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Provides intakes and assessments of the individual seeking to enter a treatment program. 

2. Conducts assessments in part according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and as dictated by OCC clinical protocols. 

3. Responsible for collaborating with, and making recommendations to, a multidisciplinary health care staff, based on the initial intake and assessment. 

4. Helps develop a smooth, coordinated plan of care. 

5. Provides treatment, education and/or counseling for the individual utilizing behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy. 

6. Ensures that clinical documentation and record keeping is complete and according to professional and departmental standards. 

7. Actively engages in regularly scheduled meetings, activities, and professional meetings.