Substance Abuse Social Worker

Salary: $62,000 - $70,000

Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 2pm-10pm

Thursday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Licenses accepted - LMSW,LMHC,LMFT,MHC - Limited Permit, MSW - Limited Permit, MFT - Limited Permit

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker collaborates with themulti-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of carefor those patients/clients requiring social work intervention. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker providescounseling and crisis intervention to patients/clients who have social oremotional problems in a variety of settings across the age span.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Facilitate various formats (e.g. individuals, groups, specialty groups) on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner. Manage all aspects of a caseload from date of entry to date of discharge with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.

• Provide various clinical or substance abuse services.

• Conduct intakes and monitor individual, group, and family therapies.

• Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout treatment.

• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.

• Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

• Adheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at alltimes

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school of social workaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education required

• Active license as an LCSW in state of practice required

• Minimum of one year of social work experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.