The LCSW provides assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group therapy, developing treatment plans, and managing crisis interventions in an intensive outpatient setting.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with a Master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health discipline. A minimum of three years of post-Master's experience in the mental health field is required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Reports To: Director of Clinical Operations FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt A LITTLE ABOUT US: ERC was founded 19 years ago to tackle healthcare disparities among our vulnerable populations. We are building the next generation of service providers. We are rethinking the service delivery paradigm and are looking for innovating clinical providers to join us as we grow. We are incredibly proud of the organization we’ve built so far! Our team is our biggest competitive advantage and we will continue investing in our ERC crew and our people-first culture. General Responsibilities Reports to the Program Manager. As a member of the multidisciplinary team of behavioral health providers, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will be responsible for the assessments, diagnoses, and treatments of clients with substance use disorders (SUD), mild-to-moderate mental health disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders (COD), within the scope of their licensure. The LCSW will also provide targeted treatment for patients with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychoses, SUD, and COD. The incumbent will provide intensive outpatient (IOP) mental health (MH) therapy and crisis intervention, individual patient assessments, treatment plans, and discharge plans for clients in a non-residential setting. The successful candidate will exhibit confidence in providing group, individual, and family psychotherapy to adult patients. Outpatient work focuses on assessment, stabilization, and discharge planning. Duties in the IOP include DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and group psychotherapy. Individual or family sessions are scheduled, as needed. All other duties as assigned.
Duties
Work with a fully integrate, multidisciplinary team of behavioral health providers to deliver services to clients with SUD and/or COD.
Conduct initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess clients’ current needs and make treatment recommendations.
Conduct weekly one-on-one (individual-level) IOP Treatment to clients.
Monitor client’s progress towards individualized treatment plan goals.
Engage other medical providers, case managers, and health educators into client treatment strategies.
Assist clients with the development of individualized treatment and recovery plans.
Conduct bi-weekly group-level behavioral health treatment support groups.
Enter and maintain progress notes in electronic medical records (EMR) system.
Abide by NASW and HIPAA regulations while maintaining strictest patient confidentiality. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be able to work as an integral part of the BH team and exhibit team building skills and competencies.
Must have a strong ability to engage patients and create a therapeutic environment.
Must possess a basic understanding of psychotropic medication.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse, medically underserved, high risk populations.
Must be culturally competent.
Must have excellent oral and presentation skills to facilitate access to services and convey information effectively with staff, clients, physicians, behavioral specialists, and other service providers.
Must be extremely familiar with social services resources offered in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and across the State of Georgia.
Must possess outstanding organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Must communicate effectively in writing, as appropriate, to document and record client service plans, goals, and progress.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional attitude.
Must demonstrate the ability to establish rapport and maintain therapeutic boundaries with a wide range of clients, including those in high-risk or complex behavioral health situations.
Must be capable of maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive therapeutic environment for all participants.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals from underserved and high-risk communities.
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations using sound clinical judgment and de-escalation strategies. Computer Skills
Microsoft Office & other software: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe.
Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Exchange.
Experience with utilizing an electronic health/medical records system preferred. Employment Standard & Conditions Educational Background & Experience: Licensed as a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Georgia. Must have a Master's degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related mental health discipline with an emphasis on clinical experience; and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience post Master's in the mental health field. In addition, the successful candidate must have experience using clinical techniques for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with mental illness; Problem resolution and conflict resolution techniques for individuals with SUD and/or COD. 3 year post licensure preferred. Medical Screening: Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must submit verification of completion of the following current health screenings:
COVID-19 vaccination
Influenza immunization
Tuberculin Skin Test (TB) within the past 12 months
HBV immunization (required if position requires direct contact with clients) Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Standard Hours: 9am – 6pm. Empowerment Resource Center makes all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the Organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September, 1987. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the Human Resources at (404) 526-1145. ERC is committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
