Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Position Overview

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will support patients in a psychiatric unit, offering essential mental health care and therapeutic services. The clinician will work closely within an interdisciplinary team, providing support for adolescents and adults facing various psychiatric challenges.

Schedule

• Type: Full-Time
• Shift: 5×8 Days (Tuesday to Saturday)
• Start Times: 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM

Patient Care

• Average Patient Ratios: 6-8 patients
• Unit Information:
  • 12 Beds for Adolescents (up to age 17)
  • 8 Beds for Adults (18 and older)
• Typical Treatment Length: 3-7 days

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family therapy sessions.
• Facilitate group therapy, including process groups.
• Utilize assessment tools such as PHQ9 for determining patient needs.
• Treat psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, psychotic breaks, schizophrenia, and substance dependency.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Alaska License preferred, but not required.
• Cumulative Experience: Minimum of 1 year in psychiatric and inpatient settings.
• Certifications: BLS certification required.
• Skills: Strong background in psychiatric care is essential.

Additional Information

• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours every two weeks with potential call-offs for up to 8 hours per two-week period.
• No floating within scope required.
• Time off requests will be considered on an individual basis upon offer.
• Parking: Free for all staff.
• Attire: Business casual.
• Charting System: Epic.

Join Our Team

If you are a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team in providing exceptional mental health care.