About this role
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will assess, diagnose, and provide treatment for mental, emotional, and behavioral issues for clients of Capital Area Health Network.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct intake interviews on new clients. Assesses and/or diagnoses client needs.
- Conducts individual, group, and/or family therapy.
- Participates in treatment team, staff, and professional meetings to discuss client progress.
- Assist in developing community resources for preventative mental health services.
- Prepares and regularly maintains progress notes, treatment plans, closing, and/or transfer summaries on clients and related duties as required.
- Provides specialized services to CAHN, such as special program coordination and management.
- Assist families, teachers, and/or related program personnel to develop better resources, communication, and impact in areas pertaining to mental health.
- Assists with alcohol & sexual abuse programs, as needed to enhance services for patients.
- Conduct seminars and/or workshops to inform the community about behavioral health problems and services as it relates to the community.
- Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of theories and research on personality and intellectual growth and development, individual differences, human motivation, and abnormal behavior.
- Knowledge of interview techniques.
- Knowledge of current trends in the field of mental health.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and implement treatment plans for clients.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community groups, department and agency staff members, and fellow staff members.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to perform counseling services with limited supervision and within a framework of standard policies and procedures.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree in Social Work
- Two years of full-time work experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Possession of a valid Virginia Drivers License.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED
- Licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Current DEA registration
Our Core Values
Values that matterbecause CAHN C.A.R.E.S.
Compassion
Accountability
Reverence
Excellence
Stewardship
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Capital Area Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our intention is to be an organization that shows up for people, enabled by a culture of belonging that is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion and reflective of the people and community we serve. We commit ourselves to enabling a workplace and a world where everyone feels they belong and unlocking potential for people everywhere. When no one gets left behind, when we move forward together, we can create limitless possibilities for all.
NOTE: Capital Area Health Network reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description, as it desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains at-will. The aforementioned job requirements may be changed to fulfill any obligation(s) to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.