Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Mental Health
Listed compensation
$85K–$89K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job-Specific Position Duties
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources and other government agencies for services.
- Conduct independent assessments of the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and develop and implement a treatment plan that emphasizes collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Perform independent psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a diverse array of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other backgrounds.
- Utilize medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, encompassing acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, as well as relevant medical terminology.
- Apply treatment modalities while working with individuals, families, and groups experiencing a range of psychiatric, medical, and social issues to achieve established treatment goals.
- Provide independent counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families, ensuring practice remains within the confines of the applicable license or certification.
- Offer consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of patients and the implications of psychosocial issues on health care and adherence to treatment.
- Engage in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organizational activities as mandated at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
- Collaborate with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts as necessary.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8.5 to 10.5 Hour shifts between 6:00am and 8:00pm, with a 30 minute
No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call!
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). -
Experience
A minimum of two years of experience within the last five years is required; prior experience working with the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Veterans Affairs (VA) is highly desirable. -
License
An active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker from any state is mandatory.
Life Support Certification
Possession of a current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. Note: BLS certification may be obtained upon acceptance, prior to the start date. -
Security Clearance
An ability to successfully pass a government background check/security clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves conducting independent psychosocial assessments and implementing treatment plans for diverse patients and their families. It requires providing psychotherapy and collaborating with medical, legal, and military personnel to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and an active, unrestricted LCSW license. A minimum of two years of experience within the last five years and the ability to pass a government security clearance are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Mental Health at Department of Veterans Affairs a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Department of Veterans Affairs holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 6 active listings.
Of the 32 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
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