MUSCP - Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Therapist - Psychiatry: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a candidate to fill their Therapist position. This position is for a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who will be working in a team environment in the Outpatient Clinic of the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at the Medical University of South Carolina. The position will likely be split between time at MUSC in Charleston at 67 President Street, Charleston and Pediatrics Northwoods at 2070 Northbrook Blvd, North Charleston. The Candidate will operate independently but part of an overall service team comprised of MDs, residents/fellows, and other social workers.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001057 COM PSYCH Youth CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary: The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a candidate to fill their Therapist position. This position is for a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who will be working in a team environment in the Outpatient Clinic of the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services at the Medical University of South Carolina. The position will likely be split between time at MUSC in Charleston at 67 President Street, Charleston and Pediatrics Northwoods at 2070 Northbrook Blvd, North Charleston. The candidate will operate independently but part of an overall service team comprised of MDs, residents/fellows, and other social workers.

Hours Per Week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Pay Basis/FLSA: Exempt

Education: 

• Licensed Social Worker (LISW): Master's Degree in Social Work or Social Welfare program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. Or
• Licensed Professional Counselor: Master's Degree in Counseling for LPC from an accredited program. Or
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist: Meet educational requirements for licensure in South Carolina

Preferred Experience and Education: One to three years of hospital experience in the area of psychiatry or psychology.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist:  licensure by the applicable South Carolina Board required.

Degree of Supervision: Limited supervision but operates within a clinical team, which includes supervision by a clinical director (MD or PhD).

Job Duties: Provides direct care to patients through the following activities:

• Will provide individual and group therapy to individuals and their families.  Specific responsibilities include interviewing clients and or families; developing and discussing proposed treatment plans with the client and detailing the recommendations and the reasoning for them; monitoring and documenting the progress of clients and making service treatment plan adjustments as necessary. Takes comprehensive history and performs mental status  examinations.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Ability to move objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hear