LCSW $5K SIGN ON BONUS

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. The LCSW delivers evidence-based therapy, coordinates care, and supports patients through recovery in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Services are provided in accordance with Indiana licensure laws, NASW Code of Ethics, and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• Evaluate mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health
• Diagnose behavioral health and co-occurring disorders using DSM-5 criteria
• Assess risk factors including suicidality, abuse/neglect, and relapse potential
  
  
  

• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Implement person-centered and strengths-based interventions
• Monitor and update treatment plans based on patient progress
  
  
  

• Provide:
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family counseling (as appropriate)
• Apply evidence-based modalities such as:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Trauma-informed care
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Address issues including trauma, addiction, family systems, and psychosocial stressors
  
  

• Coordinate care with:
• Physicians
• APRNs
• Nurses
• Therapists and counselors
• Community providers
• Assist with discharge planning and transitions to appropriate levels of care
• Connect patients with community resources (housing, employment, financial support)
  
  

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMR, including:
• Assessments
• Progress notes
• Treatment plans
• Discharge summaries
• Ensure compliance with:
• Indiana regulations
• HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
• Accreditation standards (Joint Commission/CARF, if applicable)
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and quality improvement initiatives
  
  

• Respond to behavioral health crises, including:
• Suicidal or homicidal ideation
• Psychiatric instability
• Abuse or neglect concerns
• Conduct risk assessments and initiate appropriate interventions or referrals
  
  

• Advocate for patient access to care and resources
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families
• Promote trauma-informed, culturally competent care
• Support a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
  
  
  

• Active Indiana LCSW license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Experience in:
• Behavioral health
• Substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and evidence-based therapy practices
  
  

• Experience in:
• Detox, residential, or inpatient settings
• Crisis intervention or acute care environments
• Familiarity with:
• ASAM criteria
• CIWA / COWS withdrawal protocols
• Experience with trauma-informed and integrated care models
  
  

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and case management
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Crisis management and de-escalation skills
• High attention to detail in documentation and compliance