Licensed Clinical Social Worker

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Conducts comprehensive assessments of the physical and social environments of patients in order to determine practical plans for eliminating undesirable conditions


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  For CSWs, a minimum of 60% (plus) of CSW’s workweek will involve direct face-to-face interaction with clients.


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  CSWs will meet with clinical LCSW Supervisor for a minimum two hours every two weeks of clinical social work practice


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  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


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  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


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  Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs; accordingly, communicates with and counsels’ family members as appropriate


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  Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality


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  Provides crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate treatment


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  Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinical meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques


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  May develop and implement clinical research programs


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  LCSW/ LPCC may instruct and direct students serving internships at the clinic


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  Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.


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  Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.


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  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:

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  Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work, and telemedicine audio/video environment.


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  No or very limited physical effort required.