LCSW Therapist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

MISSION: Healthfirst Network, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality, confidential reproductive health care, mental health care, education and nutrition counseling that is affordable and accessible through direct care and strategic partnerships.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for helping all clients and families of Healthfirst Network thrive by connecting them with the agencies and resources in their community that is best suited to meet their many needs. The LCSW will promote well-being through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, substance use, and other addictions. The LCSW will apply psychotherapeutic treatments and understanding to the application of social work. The LCSW will incorporate knowledge of human behavior, sociology, psychiatry, psychology, and many other social science disciplines. Individual, group, and family therapy modalities will be used.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide mental health counseling.
• Apply psychotherapeutic treatments
• Conduct initial assessments of clients’ situation to determine needs and set goals
• Researching and advocating for appropriate public assistance resources for clients
• Communicating with providers
• Referring individuals to appropriate resources as needed
• Ensuring all case files, and other records, strictly comply with policies, regulations, and procedures
• Maintain accurate, detailed and current case records on each client
• Document case sessions
• Actively participate in ongoing training as needed in order to meet all certification standards and credentialing policies
• Build referral relationships with necessary resources
• Understand the goals and objectives of the Healthfirst Network and public health services in general
• Respects the diversity of the population served, and the ability to work effectively with a low income, multi-cultural population
• Makes appropriate referrals to physicians and other service providers based on individual participant needs
• Provides follow-up to ensure success of clients
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all participant and their records
• Assists with other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be committed to quality healthcare, excellent customer service and the mission of Healthfirst Network, Inc.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities and be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences among staff and clients.
• Must be articulate with good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Must exhibit good organizational skills
• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records
• Willingness to travel as needed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Have a Master’s Degree in a social work
• MSW Certification in the State of Wisconsin
• LCSW Certification in the State of Wisconsin
• 3-5 years of prior experience preferred
• Knowledge of public health/non-profits resources desirable
• Previous experience in community involvement desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General office conditions consistent with working in a health care environment
• High degree of accountability for agency services and for well-being of clients
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and toxic substances in the clinic sites
• Must have own reliable transportation. This position requires travel, therefore a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work requires accuracy and moderate speed
• Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting, carrying, moving, and transporting items to other sites or within sites. Driving or riding in vehicle for up to two hours or more. Variety of physical exertion with some and /or continuous standing or walking
• Manual dexterity needed for computer use, etc.
• Ability to comprehend data collection, digital communications and paper documents

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• The Social Worker will report to the Service Line Manager - Mental Health

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• None

Healthfirst Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person