Licensed Master Social Worker

Location: Conowingo

POSITION SUMMARY

West Cecil Health Center is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, earning hours of supervision towards their independent Maryland state licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), to join our committed and growing team!

Preferred candidates have a strong interest in working within a Community Health Center serving an underserved and under-resourced population, in a generalist capacity. WCHC is committed to providing a career pathway for learners who desire long-term growth in this area of clinical expertise.

Clinical responsibilities include psychotherapy for children, adolescents and/or adults, and is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of services of patients with mental, behavioral, and emotional issues with supervision.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Financial Incentives
  • $1,500 Sign on bonus and an additional $2,000 after one year
  • Education reimbursement
  • Loan repayment - As a Federally Qualified Health Center, WCHC is automatically designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), which means qualified clinicians working at our locations can take advantage of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)’s tax-free loan repayment assistance. Learn more at the National Health Resources & Services Administration website.
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility
• Company Sponsored Events
• Employee Engagement Committees
• WCHC offers a compressive benefit package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Employer paid Life and AD&D and Disability insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Volunteer time
• Paid Holidays

LMSW ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Provide services within the scope of practice generally accepted as a Clinical Social Worker of West Cecil Health Center, Inc.
● Support the mission of West Cecil Health Center by serving as a liaison and promoting the health center to the behavioral community and its various constituents.
● Assess the psychosocial needs, situations, strengths, and support networks of patients with mental, behavioral, and emotional issues
● Develop care plans and treatment goals with patients
● Establish a rapport and advocate for patients
● Provide therapeutic support and help patients solve and cope with problems in their life
● Provide individual and group therapy
● Assist other WCHC Providers with behavioral health concerns in a multidisciplinary approach.
● Assist West Cecil Health Center in pursuit of additional grant and funding opportunities consistent with the mission of the center to expand the center's capacity to meet the health needs of the community.

• Complete clinical documentation required for school or board approval including but not limited to tracking clinical or internship hours for full licensure or graduation
• Adhere to the terms of the supervision agreement or learning contract
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Health Center policies and procedures including but not limited to HRSA, HIPAA, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid, credentialing.

LMSW KEY COMPETENCIES

● Demonstrates compassion for patients with psychosocial needs
● Interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, communicate professionally and establish a therapeutic rapport with clients
● Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
● Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
● Practice in a culturally competent manner
● Advance human rights and social and economic justice
● Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research
● Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
● Engage in practice to advance the social and economic well-being of clients
● Respond to contexts that shape…