DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts comprehensive assessments of the physical and social environments of patients in order to determine practical plans for eliminating undesirable conditions
For CSWs, a minimum of 60% (plus) of CSW’s workweek will involve direct face-to-face interaction with clients.
CSWs will meet with clinical LCSW Supervisor for a minimum two hours every two weeks of clinical social work practice
Observes patients in various situations; ages; backgrounds; substance abuse, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment
Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual, and family therapies
Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs; accordingly, communicates with and counsels’ family members as appropriate
Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality
Provides crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate treatment
Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinical meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques
May develop and implement clinical research programs
LCSW/ LPCC may instruct and direct students serving internships at the clinic
Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of MSW program from an accredited institution
- Current licensure in Kentucky as an LCSW
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work, and telemedicine audio/video environment.
No or very limited physical effort required.