Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Greater Baton Rouge - New Roads LA Salary: Up to $71K DOE Full Time Schedule: M - F 8am - 4:30pm Join an energetic purpose-driven team thats changing lives and building a stronger community every day. If youre passionate about making a lasting impact and want to work alongside people who truly care this is where you belong.
Position Summary:
The LCSW works in collaboration with a licensed physician in a clinical setting providing counseling crisis intervention and therapy to patients and families. Responsibilities include assessing emotional and behavioral issues supporting chronic condition management and delivering individual couples family and group therapy.
Qualifications:
Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of LA
Responsibilities:
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Assess implement and monitor patients mental health needs including conditions such as ADHD anxiety and PTSD
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Conduct mental health evaluations & obtain complete medical histories from patients and families
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Provide counseling education & support for patients and families managing mental health conditions
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Collaborate with physicians & the healthcare team in a clinical team-based setting to ensure coordinated care
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Refer patients to psychiatric providers or primary care physicians for advanced or complex mental health care
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Perform behavioral health screenings using evidence-based tools such as Conners BECK DSM Level 2 ASQ-3 and M-CHAT based on age and need
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Implement and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards including motivational interviewing self-management coaching and population health management
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Provide training to staff in motivational coaching & behavioral health techniques
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Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing appropriate services
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Maintain accurate up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory and collaborative care standards
Benefits:
- 10 Paid Holidays per year
- PTO 6.25 hours per pay period (20.31 days yr)
- BCBS Health Insurance - 75% of premium paid by employer
- Reliance Matrix Dental & Vision - 50% of premium paid by employer
- Life Insurance $50K
- Retirement - employer contribution min 2% of gross after 1 year & up to 4% of gross after one year
Why Youll Love New Roads
Known as the Prettiest City on the Water New Roads offers small-town charm scenic views of False River and a warm welcoming community. Enjoy a relaxed pace of life local festivals quality schools a low cost of living and the chance to make a real impact in a place that feels like home.
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