Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Impireum Psychiatric Group

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Work Setting: In-Person
License Required: Active, unrestricted LCSW license in the state of practice

Position Overview

Impireum Psychiatric Group is seeking experienced, fully licensed Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to join our growing, multi-state behavioral health team.

This role is designed for clinically strong, independent, and results-driven therapists who want to practice within a structured, physician-led behavioral health organization that prioritizes clinical excellence, collaboration, and measurable patient outcomes.

As an LCSW, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy services, conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), and other behavioral health professionals.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable managing an independent clinical caseload while maintaining high standards for patient engagement, documentation, treatment effectiveness, and professional accountability.

MUST BE OPEN TO TREATING CLIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN (Children, Adolescents, and Adults).

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

- Provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical intake assessments.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans with measurable clinical goals.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed techniques, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and other clinically appropriate modalities.
- Independently manage an assigned caseload while maintaining continuity of care and appropriate patient follow-up.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust clinical interventions as necessary.
- Identify and respond appropriately to clinical risk factors, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, and psychiatric instability.

Integrated Care & Collaboration

- Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated behavioral health treatment.
- Participate in case consultations, treatment planning discussions, and clinical coordination meetings.
- Support an integrated psychiatry and psychotherapy model that promotes continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Clinical Documentation & Accountability

- Complete all clinical documentation accurately and within established organizational timelines using eClinicalWorks (eCW) .
- Maintain comprehensive intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical records.
- Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, treatment progression, regulatory compliance, and applicable payer requirements.
- Adhere to organizational clinical workflows, scheduling expectations, quality standards, and performance metrics.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, professional ethical standards, and applicable healthcare policies.

Clinical Development & Leadership

- Participate in ongoing professional development, clinical training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and patient-centered clinical environment.
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to manage complex behavioral health presentations.
- Provide clinical mentorship or consultation to less experienced therapists when appropriate.
- Eligible clinicians may have opportunities to provide formal supervision to associate-level therapists in accordance with state licensing requirements and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Required

- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Active, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of practice, or an equivalent independent clinical social work license recognized by that state.
- Eligibility to provide independent clinical psychotherapy services within the applicable state.
- Experience conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual psychotherapy.
- Willingness and clinical competence to treat children, adolescents, and adults within the clinician's scope of practice.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral health treatment.
- Excellent clinical documentation, communication, and patient engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills, professional accountability, and commitment to timely documentation.

Preferred

- Experience in outpatient behavioral health, psychiatric, or integrated care settings.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations and a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses.
- Familiarity with eClinicalWorks (eCW) or similar electronic health record systems.
- Training or advanced experience in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, family systems, or other evidence-based modalities.
- Experience collaborating with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
- Prior experience mentoring or supervising associate-level clinicians.
- Interest in clinical leadership, program development, or long-term organizational growth.

Clinical Expectations & Performance Standards

Impireum Psychiatric Group operates within a structured, performance-driven clinical model that emphasizes clinical quality, consistency, accountability, and sustainable patient outcomes.

LCSWs are expected to:

- Maintain an assigned caseload consistent with organizational and clinical expectations.
- Demonstrate strong patient engagement and continuity of care.
- Complete documentation within required timelines.
- Maintain appropriate scheduling practices and professional reliability.
- Deliver evidence-based treatment aligned with individualized clinical goals.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance reviews.
- Uphold ethical standards, patient safety, and clinical integrity.

Performance expectations are designed to support both high-quality patient care and professional success , with clinical judgment and patient needs remaining central to treatment decisions.

What Makes This Role Different

Integrated Psychiatry + Therapy Model

Work directly alongside psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and behavioral health professionals in a coordinated system rather than practicing in isolated clinical silos.

Clinical Independence with Organizational Support

Exercise independent clinical judgment while benefiting from established clinical workflows, administrative systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Structured, High-Performance Environment

Work within a model that values measurable outcomes, patient engagement, documentation quality, and consistent clinical standards.

Diverse Clinical Experience

Provide care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of behavioral health conditions and clinical presentations.

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities

Build a long-term career with opportunities to advance into clinical supervision, team leadership, program development, and other organizational roles.

Compensation & Growth

- Competitive compensation aligned with fully licensed LCSW market rates and state-specific requirements.
- Eligibility for performance-based incentives based on established organizational criteria.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities based on organizational needs.
- Established clinical and administrative support systems.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing clinical education.
- Potential advancement into clinical supervision, leadership, and program development roles.
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing multi-state behavioral health organization.

Specific compensation, benefits, and employment arrangements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal LCSW at Impireum Psychiatric Group is:

- Clinically confident: Demonstrates sound judgment, evidence-based decision-making, and independence in patient care.
- Accountable: Takes ownership of patient care, clinical documentation, scheduling responsibilities, and professional performance.
- Patient-centered: Committed to building therapeutic relationships and achieving meaningful treatment outcomes.
- Collaborative: Values communication and coordinated treatment within a multidisciplinary psychiatric care team.
- Adaptable: Comfortable treating diverse age groups and clinical presentations.
- Organized and detail-oriented: Consistently maintains accurate documentation and follows established clinical workflows.
- Growth-oriented: Interested in advancing clinical expertise and contributing to a growing organization.
- Professional and reliable: Demonstrates integrity, consistency, and a strong commitment to high standards of care.

Why Join Impireum Psychiatric Group?

- Growing multi-state behavioral health organization.
- Physician-led, integrated psychiatry and psychotherapy model.
- Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary clinical support.
- Clear clinical expectations and structured operational workflows.
- Opportunity to practice independently while remaining part of a coordinated treatment team.
- Emphasis on patient outcomes, clinical accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Long-term opportunities for advancement and professional leadership.

At Impireum Psychiatric Group, we are building more than a therapy practice. We are building an integrated behavioral health organization where exceptional clinicians can deliver meaningful patient care, grow professionally, and develop lasting careers.

Join our team and help shape the future of integrated behavioral healthcare.