Contract Licensed Social Worker / Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Wellness and Resilience Center is a community based Behavioral and Mental Health agency dedicated to providing high-quality therapy services for children between the ages of 3 to 13 and their parents in the Dayton community. We are seeking dynamic and passionate Licensed Social Workers (LSW) and Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISW) to join our team. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families while working in a supportive and nurturing environment, we invite you to apply.

Duties

Job Summary : Conducts mental health assessments, develops treatment plans and provides supportive therapeutic direct services to clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities : If independently licensed, may provide clinical supervision for staff with LSW credential.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct and document initial in-depth assessment by interviewing client, assessing medical, psychological, emotional and social strengths and needs.
• In consultation with client (and as appropriate, family members or significant others), develop Individual Treatment Plan that includes the specific mental health services and supports needed by the client, mutually-developed treatment goals and objectives, the treatment services with frequency and anticipated duration of services, and discharge plan.
• Serve as the clinical point of contact for assigned clients and collaborate with other staff assigned to the client (e.g. case manager, QMHS) to ensure high-quality treatment and coordination of care.
• Provide on-going individual and family counseling based on cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies and methodologies.
• Provide group counseling and / or facilitate psycho-social groups based on established principles and methodologies.
• Maintain clinical records in compliance with agency program policies and regulatory standards.
• Strive to meet the agency’s productivity requirements of the position.
• Submit accurate, clear and thorough progress notes within agency required timelines.
• Duties may include case management, case coordination and / or referrals and linkages to other community resources.
• Attend and participate actively in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Follow policies and procedures and participate in quality reviews of patient charts.
• Comply with federal, state and legal regulations; contractual requirements and mandated reporting rules.
• Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics and maintains professionalism at all times.
• Maintain client confidence and confidentiality per agency policy and federal law in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and US Dept of HHS 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule for the treatment of substance use disorders.
• Demonstrate the values of Wellness and Resilience Center.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of current clinical practice, approaches and modalities.

Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills / Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Nice To Haves

A strong passion for serving children and families

Benefits

Benefits :

CONTRACT POSITION : SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE BASED ON POSITION GOALS

Contract Rate based on Experience