(Archived) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) job in Groton, Connecticut.

The job is a civilian position within the extensive military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in hospitals and clinics providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

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• Any US state license honored
• Monday-Friday days
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Job Overview:

LCSW position

• 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.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Case Management

• Managed Care Department - provide services within the scope of their competencies and clinical privileges as granted by the Commanding Officer.
• Plan and maintain referral and coordination services with civilian health and social service agencies to provide optimal patient care.
• Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary hospital staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge plans, and follow-up care for patients and families.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PH/TBI

• Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (PHTBI) Division within the Behavioral Health Department - provide services within the scope of their competencies and clinical privileges as granted by the Commanding Officer.
• Plan and maintain referral and coordination services with civilian health and social service agencies to provide optimal patient care.
• Provide consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary hospital staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge plans, and follow-up care for patients and families.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Case Management and PHTBI Job Qualifications:

• Degree: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Education: Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA

Position contingent on contract award with an anticipated Fall start date.

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