What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Klamath Falls, OR position at The Doc Hunters?
Job Description
LCSW needed in Beautiful Klamath Falls, OR
- Available Immediately
Join a team of providers who enjoy living as much as they do caring for others. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for this team you have the opportunity to give back to your community and live in a beautiful area where you can enjoy life as much as your work. If you are an active, outdoorsy, full of life LCSW looking for an opportunity with a beautiful setting, this is the location for you.
Key Responsibilities
Work with primary care providers, in a consultative manner, to recognize, treat and manage mental disorders, psychosocial problems, and chronic emotional and / or health problems efficiently and effectively.
Conduct intake assessments of mental and behavioral conditions, and provide brief supportive counseling to the clinic patient when needed.
Assist in the detection of "at risk" patients and development of plans to prevent further psychological or physical deterioration.
Provide emergency telephone counseling services when necessary.
Refer the patient to an in-house counselor and / or psychiatrist as indicated.
Refer and coordinate care with community behavioral health specialists when necessary.
Teach care, prevention, and treatment enhancement technique to patients, families, and staff.
Maintain timely, accurate and appropriate records.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Masters in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
Current Oregon State Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
Knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions.
Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, primary care providers, consulting psychiatrist and mental health specialists, as well as with administrative and support staff.
Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
What you can expect :
Hours : Vary by location
Benefits : Health, vision, dental, 401K, student loan reimbursement based on job listing
Sign on / Relocation : yes, however varies based on specialty
One location
Paid license, DEA and board payments
Competitive Salary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as part of the primary care team, identifies, triages and manages patients with medical and behavioral health problems within the primary care setting. In addition, the Clinical Social Worker will provide skill training through patient education, and will consult with primary care providers to develop specific behavioral change plans for patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations.
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Apply now or contact Stacey Harris at
Call : 866-362-4473
stacey.harris@thedochunters.com
