(Archived) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) job in Newport, Rhode Island.

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.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

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

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Job Overview:

• 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.
• Provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
• Participate in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organizations required at the MTF.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Job Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Graduate from a School of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• LCSW Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license. Any US state.
• At least 1 year experience within the past two years

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

Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!