Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• 2-3 years of experience in psychotherapy; inclusive of at least one year delivering telehealth services using appropriate remote tools to virtually connect with patients.
• Possess a current and active, independent, LCSW license in the State of Washington.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely therapeutic services, including crisis intervention, assessments, and counseling, to individuals via secure telehealth platforms.
• Assess and diagnose patients for mental health/ substance use diagnoses using DSM and/or ASAM criteria.
• Prepare individualized treatment plans to address mental health or co-occurring disorders of the patient with the input of the patient, relevant providers and patient’s chosen supports.
• Provides diagnostic, treatment, referral, and crisis intervention services for patients in accordance with standards established by incumbent's professional mental health organization (such as Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Association for Professional Counselors, National Association for Social Workers, American Psychological Association, etc.).
• Conducts individual psychotherapy for adults.
• Coordinates service provision to patients and consults with professional colleagues as needed to promote optimal patient care including appropriate referrals for psychiatric evaluation or medication.
• Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Conducts risk assessments and referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains all appropriate patient records in the Electronic Medical Record according to documentation policies and guidelines.
• Participates in committee, departmental, and team meetings as relevant and required.