Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Community Health Center of the North Country seeks a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our Federally Qualified Health Center’s Behavioral Health Department. In this unique opportunity, you’ll provide individual therapy and counseling services in an outpatient primary care setting that embraces a fully integrated model of care.

As a valued member of our mission-driven team, you’ll collaborate with medical providers, behavioral health specialists, and community partners to ensure patients receive comprehensive, equitable, and accessible care. You’ll also benefit from a supportive work environment that values professional growth, innovation, and teamwork.

Guided by our core values - Collaboration, Accessibility, Fairness, Integration, Innovation, and Integrity - you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families across our community.

Reports to: Medical Director / Practice Manager

Rate of Pay: $60,000 - $80,000 for full-time status; part-time or per diem shall be prorated based upon scheduled hours

Work Schedule: Flexible within Monday - Friday daytime office hours; no evenings, weekends, or major holidays; no on-call; full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules available

The selected candidate may be eligible for student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), as we are an NHSC-approved site. Program eligibility details may be found HERE.

Position Summary: Responsible for providing individual therapy and/or counseling services to Health Center patients. This position also provides input and support for staff involved in the care of the patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform psycho/social assessment.
• Develop a therapeutic counseling regimen to meet the individual's needs based on assessment and input from caregivers/family.
• Coordinate treatment plan, referring individuals as necessary for psychiatric consult and prescription.
• Provide ongoing counseling as indicated and follow up if a psychiatric consultation is made.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing supervision of MSWs, as necessary and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current, registered NYS LMSW license required.
• At least 3 years of post-M.S.W. supervised experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy, and assessment-based treatment planning with a current, registered NYS LCSW license preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with issues.
• Sedentary work; ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to a computer monitor/screen.
• Ability to tolerate the extended use of a computer keyboard.

Why Choose Us?

• Daytime Hours Only – No weekends, nights, holidays, or on-call.
  
• Generous PTO – Vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays
  
• Robust Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), disability & life insurance, continuing education allowance
  
• Loan Repayment Eligibility – Approved site for the NHSC loan repayment program through HRSA