Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Substance Use & ARTS Authorization Specialist

Company: Niya Supplies, LLC

Location: Moseley, VA / Remote / Sister Facility

Position Type: Part-Time / Administrative (Minimum 5 hours/week)

Job Summary

Niya Supplies is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly qualified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our clinical leadership and oversight team. In this vital role, you will provide clinical direction, lead critical prior authorizations, and support high-quality care across our programs, as well as support specialized services for children and youth at our sister facility.

We are specifically looking for a clinician with a strong background in Substance Use Disorders (SUD), proven expertise navigating the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) authorization process, and pediatric/adolescent experience. This position requires an administrative commitment of at least 5 hours per week to ensure clinical compliance, timely authorizations, and DBHDS regulatory program oversight.

Key Responsibilities

ARTS Authorization & Compliance: Lead and manage the ARTS authorization and re-authorization process, ensuring all clinical documentation, ASAM criteria placements, and treatment plans comply with Virginia Medicaid and managed care organization (MCO) requirements.

Substance Abuse Clinical Oversight: Conduct and review comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and individualized treatment plans tailored to individuals recovering from addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Youth & Pediatric Support: Provide clinical consultations, assessments, and evidence-based treatment strategies for children, adolescents, and families across our sister facility’s youth programs.

Administrative & Regulatory Guidance: Maintain minimum administrative availability of 5 hours per week to review client records, sign off on clinical documentation, provide staff supervision/guidance, and ensure program alignment with DBHDS licensing regulations.

Crisis & Trauma Intervention: Provide clinical expertise in trauma-informed care, PTSD management, and acute crisis intervention strategies for diverse client populations.

Documentation & EMR Oversight: Maintain accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant documentation within our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; ensure all clinical coding (ICD-10, CPT) and billing documentation align with ARTS and state guidelines.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with administrative leadership, QMHP teams, medical professionals, and community partners to support seamless care coordination and transition planning.

Education & Degree Requirements

Master’s Degree: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited university or college.

Official Transcripts: Must submit official college/university transcripts during the onboarding process in accordance with DBHDS personnel standards (12VAC35-105-420).

Qualifications & DBHDS Regulatory Compliance

Licensure & Primary-Source Verification: Active, unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Credentials will be verified directly with the Department of Health Professions per 12VAC35-105-420.

DBHDS & State Background Clearances (12VAC35-105-400): Must successfully pass all mandatory Virginia DBHDS background screening requirements, including:

Fingerprint-based national and state criminal history background check (Fieldprint).

Absence of any disqualifying barrier crimes pursuant to Code of Virginia § 37.2-416.

Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Central Registry child abuse and neglect background check with no founded dispositions.

Signed Sworn Disclosure Statement regarding criminal history and background.

Health & Safety Clearances: Tuberculosis (TB) screening/assessment and current CPR/First Aid certification per state health and safety standards.

Substance Abuse Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with substance use disorders, addiction recovery, and co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

ARTS Authorization Proficiency: Direct experience with the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) authorization framework, ASAM level of care criteria, and MCO approval workflows.

Child & Adolescent Experience: Proven background in child and family counseling, pediatric mental health, or youth residential/community-based services to support our sister location.

Administrative Availability: Able to consistently commit to a minimum of 5 administrative hours per week (with potential for expanded hours based on organizational needs).

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23230